Converting 42.3024 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.3024 to a fraction
Result
42.3024 =
26439
625
Mixed number:
42
189
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.3024 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.3024 × 10000 = 423024
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.3024 =
423024
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 423024 and 10000.
GCD(423024, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
423024
10000
=
423024 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
26439
625
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