Converting 42.049968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.049968 to a fraction
Result
42.049968 =
2628123
62500
Mixed number:
42
3123
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.049968 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.049968 × 1000000 = 42049968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.049968 =
42049968
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42049968 and 1000000.
GCD(42049968, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42049968
1000000
=
42049968 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2628123
62500
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