Converting 42.268768 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.268768 to a fraction
Result
42.268768 =
1320899
31250
Mixed number:
42
8399
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.268768 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.268768 × 1000000 = 42268768
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.268768 =
42268768
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42268768 and 1000000.
GCD(42268768, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42268768
1000000
=
42268768 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1320899
31250
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