Converting 42.512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.512 to a fraction
Result
42.512 =
5314
125
Mixed number:
42
64
125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.512 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.512 × 1000 = 42512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.512 =
42512
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42512 and 1000.
GCD(42512, 1000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42512
1000
=
42512 ÷ 8
1000 ÷ 8
=
5314
125
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