Converting 1.987384 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.987384 to a fraction

Result

1.987384 =
248423
125000
Mixed number:
1
123423
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.987384 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.987384 × 1000000 = 1987384

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.987384 =

1987384
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1987384 and 1000000.

GCD(1987384, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1987384
1000000

=

1987384 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

248423
125000
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