Converting 42.73712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.73712 to a fraction
Result
42.73712 =
267107
6250
Mixed number:
42
4607
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.73712 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.73712 × 100000 = 4273712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.73712 =
4273712
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4273712 and 100000.
GCD(4273712, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4273712
100000
=
4273712 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
267107
6250
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