Converting 1.97499 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.97499 to a fraction

Result

1.97499 =
197499
100000
Mixed number:
1
97499
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.97499 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.97499 × 100000 = 197499

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.97499 =

197499
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 197499 and 100000.

GCD(197499, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

197499
100000

=

197499 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

197499
100000
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