Converting 42.136928 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.136928 to a fraction
Result
42.136928 =
1316779
31250
Mixed number:
42
4279
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.136928 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.136928 × 1000000 = 42136928
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.136928 =
42136928
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42136928 and 1000000.
GCD(42136928, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42136928
1000000
=
42136928 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1316779
31250
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