Converting 42.604304 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.604304 to a fraction
Result
42.604304 =
2662769
62500
Mixed number:
42
37769
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.604304 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.604304 × 1000000 = 42604304
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.604304 =
42604304
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42604304 and 1000000.
GCD(42604304, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42604304
1000000
=
42604304 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2662769
62500
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