Converting 1.97794 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.97794 to a fraction

Result

1.97794 =
98897
50000
Mixed number:
1
48897
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.97794 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.97794 × 100000 = 197794

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.97794 =

197794
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 197794 and 100000.

GCD(197794, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

197794
100000

=

197794 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

98897
50000
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