Converting 1.73162 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.73162 to a fraction

Result

1.73162 =
86581
50000
Mixed number:
1
36581
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.73162 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.73162 × 100000 = 173162

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.73162 =

173162
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 173162 and 100000.

GCD(173162, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

173162
100000

=

173162 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

86581
50000
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