Converting 40.373472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.373472 to a fraction
Result
40.373472 =
1261671
31250
Mixed number:
40
11671
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.373472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.373472 × 1000000 = 40373472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.373472 =
40373472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 40373472 and 1000000.
GCD(40373472, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
40373472
1000000
=
40373472 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1261671
31250
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