Converting 1.720426 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.720426 to a fraction

Result

1.720426 =
860213
500000
Mixed number:
1
360213
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.720426 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.720426 × 1000000 = 1720426

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.720426 =

1720426
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1720426 and 1000000.

GCD(1720426, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1720426
1000000

=

1720426 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

860213
500000
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