Converting 42.302224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.302224 to a fraction
Result
42.302224 =
2643889
62500
Mixed number:
42
18889
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.302224 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.302224 × 1000000 = 42302224
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.302224 =
42302224
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42302224 and 1000000.
GCD(42302224, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42302224
1000000
=
42302224 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2643889
62500
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