Converting 1.72623 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.72623 to a fraction

Result

1.72623 =
172623
100000
Mixed number:
1
72623
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.72623 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.72623 × 100000 = 172623

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.72623 =

172623
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 172623 and 100000.

GCD(172623, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

172623
100000

=

172623 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

172623
100000
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