Converting 1.985984 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.985984 to a fraction
Result
1.985984 =
31031
15625
Mixed number:
1
15406
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.985984 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.985984 × 1000000 = 1985984
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.985984 =
1985984
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1985984 and 1000000.
GCD(1985984, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1985984
1000000
=
1985984 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
31031
15625
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