Converting 42.099296 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.099296 to a fraction
Result
42.099296 =
1315603
31250
Mixed number:
42
3103
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.099296 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.099296 × 1000000 = 42099296
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.099296 =
42099296
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42099296 and 1000000.
GCD(42099296, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42099296
1000000
=
42099296 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1315603
31250
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