Converting 42.3176 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.3176 to a fraction

Result

42.3176 =
52897
1250
Mixed number:
42
397
1250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.3176 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.3176 × 10000 = 423176

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.3176 =

423176
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 423176 and 10000.

GCD(423176, 10000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

423176
10000

=

423176 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8

=

52897
1250
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