Converting 1.972012 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.972012 to a fraction
Result
1.972012 =
493003
250000
Mixed number:
1
243003
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.972012 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.972012 × 1000000 = 1972012
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.972012 =
1972012
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1972012 and 1000000.
GCD(1972012, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1972012
1000000
=
1972012 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
493003
250000
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