Converting 42.307424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.307424 to a fraction
Result
42.307424 =
1322107
31250
Mixed number:
42
9607
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.307424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.307424 × 1000000 = 42307424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.307424 =
42307424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42307424 and 1000000.
GCD(42307424, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42307424
1000000
=
42307424 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1322107
31250
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