Converting 42.170432 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.170432 to a fraction
Result
42.170432 =
658913
15625
Mixed number:
42
2663
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.170432 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.170432 × 1000000 = 42170432
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.170432 =
42170432
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42170432 and 1000000.
GCD(42170432, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42170432
1000000
=
42170432 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
658913
15625
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