Converting 1.97042 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.97042 to a fraction

Result

1.97042 =
98521
50000
Mixed number:
1
48521
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.97042 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.97042 × 100000 = 197042

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.97042 =

197042
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 197042 and 100000.

GCD(197042, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

197042
100000

=

197042 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

98521
50000
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