Converting 42.33312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.33312 to a fraction
Result
42.33312 =
132291
3125
Mixed number:
42
1041
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.33312 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.33312 × 100000 = 4233312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.33312 =
4233312
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4233312 and 100000.
GCD(4233312, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4233312
100000
=
4233312 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
132291
3125
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