Converting 42.126656 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.126656 to a fraction
Result
42.126656 =
658229
15625
Mixed number:
42
1979
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.126656 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.126656 × 1000000 = 42126656
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.126656 =
42126656
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42126656 and 1000000.
GCD(42126656, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42126656
1000000
=
42126656 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
658229
15625
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