Converting 42.280096 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.280096 to a fraction

Result

42.280096 =
1321253
31250
Mixed number:
42
8753
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.280096 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.280096 × 1000000 = 42280096

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.280096 =

42280096
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42280096 and 1000000.

GCD(42280096, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

42280096
1000000

=

42280096 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

1321253
31250
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