Converting 42.602384 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.602384 to a fraction
Result
42.602384 =
2662649
62500
Mixed number:
42
37649
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.602384 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.602384 × 1000000 = 42602384
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.602384 =
42602384
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42602384 and 1000000.
GCD(42602384, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42602384
1000000
=
42602384 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2662649
62500
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