Converting 42.381504 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.381504 to a fraction
Result
42.381504 =
662211
15625
Mixed number:
42
5961
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.381504 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.381504 × 1000000 = 42381504
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.381504 =
42381504
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42381504 and 1000000.
GCD(42381504, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42381504
1000000
=
42381504 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
662211
15625
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