Converting 42.6024 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.6024 to a fraction
Result
42.6024 =
53253
1250
Mixed number:
42
753
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.6024 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.6024 × 10000 = 426024
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.6024 =
426024
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 426024 and 10000.
GCD(426024, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
426024
10000
=
426024 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
53253
1250
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