Converting 42.657488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.657488 to a fraction
Result
42.657488 =
2666093
62500
Mixed number:
42
41093
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.657488 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.657488 × 1000000 = 42657488
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.657488 =
42657488
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42657488 and 1000000.
GCD(42657488, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42657488
1000000
=
42657488 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
2666093
62500
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