Converting 40.287512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.287512 to a fraction
Result
40.287512 =
5035939
125000
Mixed number:
40
35939
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.287512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.287512 × 1000000 = 40287512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.287512 =
40287512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 40287512 and 1000000.
GCD(40287512, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
40287512
1000000
=
40287512 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
5035939
125000
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