Converting 42.097696 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.097696 to a fraction
Result
42.097696 =
1315553
31250
Mixed number:
42
3053
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.097696 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.097696 × 1000000 = 42097696
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.097696 =
42097696
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42097696 and 1000000.
GCD(42097696, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42097696
1000000
=
42097696 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1315553
31250
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