Converting 42.312464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.312464 to a fraction
Result
42.312464 =
2644529
62500
Mixed number:
42
19529
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.312464 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.312464 × 1000000 = 42312464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.312464 =
42312464
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42312464 and 1000000.
GCD(42312464, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42312464
1000000
=
42312464 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2644529
62500
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