Converting 42.144896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.144896 to a fraction
Result
42.144896 =
658514
15625
Mixed number:
42
2264
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.144896 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.144896 × 1000000 = 42144896
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.144896 =
42144896
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42144896 and 1000000.
GCD(42144896, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42144896
1000000
=
42144896 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
658514
15625
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