Converting 42.162816 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.162816 to a fraction
Result
42.162816 =
658794
15625
Mixed number:
42
2544
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.162816 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.162816 × 1000000 = 42162816
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.162816 =
42162816
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42162816 and 1000000.
GCD(42162816, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42162816
1000000
=
42162816 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
658794
15625
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