Converting 1.797256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.797256 to a fraction

Result

1.797256 =
224657
125000
Mixed number:
1
99657
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.797256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.797256 × 1000000 = 1797256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.797256 =

1797256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1797256 and 1000000.

GCD(1797256, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1797256
1000000

=

1797256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

224657
125000
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