Converting 40.317464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.317464 to a fraction
Result
40.317464 =
5039683
125000
Mixed number:
40
39683
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.317464 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.317464 × 1000000 = 40317464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.317464 =
40317464
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 40317464 and 1000000.
GCD(40317464, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
40317464
1000000
=
40317464 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
5039683
125000
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