Converting 42.148832 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.148832 to a fraction

Result

42.148832 =
1317151
31250
Mixed number:
42
4651
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.148832 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.148832 × 1000000 = 42148832

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.148832 =

42148832
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42148832 and 1000000.

GCD(42148832, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

42148832
1000000

=

42148832 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

1317151
31250
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