Converting 42.825 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.825 to a fraction
Result
42.825 =
1713
40
Mixed number:
42
33
40
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.825 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.825 × 1000 = 42825
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.825 =
42825
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42825 and 1000.
GCD(42825, 1000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42825
1000
=
42825 ÷ 25
1000 ÷ 25
=
1713
40
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