Converting 42.207312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.207312 to a fraction
Result
42.207312 =
2637957
62500
Mixed number:
42
12957
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.207312 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.207312 × 1000000 = 42207312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.207312 =
42207312
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42207312 and 1000000.
GCD(42207312, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42207312
1000000
=
42207312 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2637957
62500
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