Converting 42.373728 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.373728 to a fraction
Result
42.373728 =
1324179
31250
Mixed number:
42
11679
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.373728 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.373728 × 1000000 = 42373728
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.373728 =
42373728
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42373728 and 1000000.
GCD(42373728, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42373728
1000000
=
42373728 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1324179
31250
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