Converting 42.108 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.108 to a fraction
Result
42.108 =
10527
250
Mixed number:
42
27
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.108 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.108 × 1000 = 42108
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.108 =
42108
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42108 and 1000.
GCD(42108, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42108
1000
=
42108 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
10527
250
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