Converting 17.042256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.042256 to a fraction

Result

17.042256 =
1065141
62500
Mixed number:
17
2641
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 17.042256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

17.042256 × 1000000 = 17042256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

17.042256 =

17042256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 17042256 and 1000000.

GCD(17042256, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

17042256
1000000

=

17042256 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

1065141
62500
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