Converting 42.135424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.135424 to a fraction
Result
42.135424 =
658366
15625
Mixed number:
42
2116
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.135424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.135424 × 1000000 = 42135424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.135424 =
42135424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42135424 and 1000000.
GCD(42135424, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42135424
1000000
=
42135424 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
658366
15625
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