Converting 42.452 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.452 to a fraction
Result
42.452 =
10613
250
Mixed number:
42
113
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.452 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.452 × 1000 = 42452
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.452 =
42452
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42452 and 1000.
GCD(42452, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42452
1000
=
42452 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
10613
250
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