Converting 42.744832 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.744832 to a fraction
Result
42.744832 =
667888
15625
Mixed number:
42
11638
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.744832 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.744832 × 1000000 = 42744832
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.744832 =
42744832
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42744832 and 1000000.
GCD(42744832, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42744832
1000000
=
42744832 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
667888
15625
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