Converting 20.42592 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 20.42592 to a fraction
Result
20.42592 =
63831
3125
Mixed number:
20
1331
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 20.42592 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
20.42592 × 100000 = 2042592
Step 3: Write as a fraction
20.42592 =
2042592
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2042592 and 100000.
GCD(2042592, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2042592
100000
=
2042592 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
63831
3125
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