Converting 42.132224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.132224 to a fraction
Result
42.132224 =
658316
15625
Mixed number:
42
2066
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.132224 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.132224 × 1000000 = 42132224
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.132224 =
42132224
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42132224 and 1000000.
GCD(42132224, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42132224
1000000
=
42132224 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
658316
15625
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