Converting 1.79721 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.79721 to a fraction

Result

1.79721 =
179721
100000
Mixed number:
1
79721
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.79721 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.79721 × 100000 = 179721

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.79721 =

179721
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 179721 and 100000.

GCD(179721, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

179721
100000

=

179721 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

179721
100000
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