Converting 42.338512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.338512 to a fraction

Result

42.338512 =
2646157
62500
Mixed number:
42
21157
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.338512 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.338512 × 1000000 = 42338512

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.338512 =

42338512
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42338512 and 1000000.

GCD(42338512, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

42338512
1000000

=

42338512 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

2646157
62500
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