Converting 42.722464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.722464 to a fraction
Result
42.722464 =
1335077
31250
Mixed number:
42
22577
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.722464 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.722464 × 1000000 = 42722464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.722464 =
42722464
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42722464 and 1000000.
GCD(42722464, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42722464
1000000
=
42722464 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1335077
31250
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