Converting 1.72672 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.72672 to a fraction
Result
1.72672 =
5396
3125
Mixed number:
1
2271
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.72672 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.72672 × 100000 = 172672
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.72672 =
172672
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 172672 and 100000.
GCD(172672, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
172672
100000
=
172672 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
5396
3125
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