Converting 42.274512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.274512 to a fraction

Result

42.274512 =
2642157
62500
Mixed number:
42
17157
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.274512 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.274512 × 1000000 = 42274512

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.274512 =

42274512
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42274512 and 1000000.

GCD(42274512, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

42274512
1000000

=

42274512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

2642157
62500
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