Converting 1.724396 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.724396 to a fraction

Result

1.724396 =
431099
250000
Mixed number:
1
181099
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.724396 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.724396 × 1000000 = 1724396

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.724396 =

1724396
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1724396 and 1000000.

GCD(1724396, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1724396
1000000

=

1724396 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

431099
250000
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