Converting 1.858438 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.858438 to a fraction
Result
1.858438 =
929219
500000
Mixed number:
1
429219
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.858438 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.858438 × 1000000 = 1858438
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.858438 =
1858438
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1858438 and 1000000.
GCD(1858438, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1858438
1000000
=
1858438 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
929219
500000
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