Converting 42.605728 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.605728 to a fraction
Result
42.605728 =
1331429
31250
Mixed number:
42
18929
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.605728 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.605728 × 1000000 = 42605728
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.605728 =
42605728
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42605728 and 1000000.
GCD(42605728, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42605728
1000000
=
42605728 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1331429
31250
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