Converting 1.83973 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.83973 to a fraction

Result

1.83973 =
183973
100000
Mixed number:
1
83973
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.83973 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.83973 × 100000 = 183973

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.83973 =

183973
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 183973 and 100000.

GCD(183973, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

183973
100000

=

183973 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

183973
100000
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