Converting 1.73425 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.73425 to a fraction
Result
1.73425 =
6937
4000
Mixed number:
1
2937
4000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.73425 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.73425 × 100000 = 173425
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.73425 =
173425
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 173425 and 100000.
GCD(173425, 100000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
173425
100000
=
173425 ÷ 25
100000 ÷ 25
=
6937
4000
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful
Common Fraction Conversions
Popular decimal to fraction conversions