Converting 42.100512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.100512 to a fraction

Result

42.100512 =
1315641
31250
Mixed number:
42
3141
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.100512 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.100512 × 1000000 = 42100512

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.100512 =

42100512
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42100512 and 1000000.

GCD(42100512, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

42100512
1000000

=

42100512 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

1315641
31250
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