Converting 1.78605 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.78605 to a fraction

Result

1.78605 =
35721
20000
Mixed number:
1
15721
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.78605 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.78605 × 100000 = 178605

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.78605 =

178605
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 178605 and 100000.

GCD(178605, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

178605
100000

=

178605 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

35721
20000
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