Converting 42.073312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.073312 to a fraction
Result
42.073312 =
1314791
31250
Mixed number:
42
2291
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.073312 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.073312 × 1000000 = 42073312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.073312 =
42073312
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42073312 and 1000000.
GCD(42073312, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42073312
1000000
=
42073312 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1314791
31250
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