Converting 42.123872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.123872 to a fraction
Result
42.123872 =
1316371
31250
Mixed number:
42
3871
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.123872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.123872 × 1000000 = 42123872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.123872 =
42123872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42123872 and 1000000.
GCD(42123872, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42123872
1000000
=
42123872 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1316371
31250
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