Converting 42.180256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.180256 to a fraction

Result

42.180256 =
1318133
31250
Mixed number:
42
5633
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.180256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.180256 × 1000000 = 42180256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.180256 =

42180256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42180256 and 1000000.

GCD(42180256, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

42180256
1000000

=

42180256 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

1318133
31250
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