Converting 4.20512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 4.20512 to a fraction
Result
4.20512 =
13141
3125
Mixed number:
4
641
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 4.20512 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
4.20512 × 100000 = 420512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
4.20512 =
420512
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 420512 and 100000.
GCD(420512, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
420512
100000
=
420512 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
13141
3125
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