Converting 42.159872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.159872 to a fraction
Result
42.159872 =
658748
15625
Mixed number:
42
2498
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.159872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.159872 × 1000000 = 42159872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.159872 =
42159872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42159872 and 1000000.
GCD(42159872, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42159872
1000000
=
42159872 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
658748
15625
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