Converting 42.172 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.172 to a fraction
Result
42.172 =
10543
250
Mixed number:
42
43
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.172 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.172 × 1000 = 42172
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.172 =
42172
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42172 and 1000.
GCD(42172, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42172
1000
=
42172 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
10543
250
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