Converting 2.042542 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.042542 to a fraction

Result

2.042542 =
1021271
500000
Mixed number:
2
21271
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.042542 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.042542 × 1000000 = 2042542

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.042542 =

2042542
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2042542 and 1000000.

GCD(2042542, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2042542
1000000

=

2042542 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

1021271
500000
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