Converting 40.42256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.42256 to a fraction
Result
40.42256 =
252641
6250
Mixed number:
40
2641
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.42256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.42256 × 100000 = 4042256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.42256 =
4042256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4042256 and 100000.
GCD(4042256, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4042256
100000
=
4042256 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
252641
6250
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