Converting 1.72333 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.72333 to a fraction

Result

1.72333 =
172333
100000
Mixed number:
1
72333
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.72333 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.72333 × 100000 = 172333

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.72333 =

172333
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 172333 and 100000.

GCD(172333, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

172333
100000

=

172333 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

172333
100000
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