Converting 42.223616 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.223616 to a fraction

Result

42.223616 =
659744
15625
Mixed number:
42
3494
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.223616 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.223616 × 1000000 = 42223616

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.223616 =

42223616
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42223616 and 1000000.

GCD(42223616, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

42223616
1000000

=

42223616 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

659744
15625
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