Converting 42.427328 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.427328 to a fraction
Result
42.427328 =
662927
15625
Mixed number:
42
6677
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.427328 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.427328 × 1000000 = 42427328
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.427328 =
42427328
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42427328 and 1000000.
GCD(42427328, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42427328
1000000
=
42427328 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
662927
15625
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