Converting 42.747712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.747712 to a fraction
Result
42.747712 =
667933
15625
Mixed number:
42
11683
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.747712 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.747712 × 1000000 = 42747712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.747712 =
42747712
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42747712 and 1000000.
GCD(42747712, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42747712
1000000
=
42747712 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
667933
15625
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