Converting 40.431256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 40.431256 to a fraction
Result
40.431256 =
5053907
125000
Mixed number:
40
53907
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 40.431256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
40.431256 × 1000000 = 40431256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
40.431256 =
40431256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 40431256 and 1000000.
GCD(40431256, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
40431256
1000000
=
40431256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
5053907
125000
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