Converting 42.9784 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.9784 to a fraction
Result
42.9784 =
53723
1250
Mixed number:
42
1223
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.9784 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.9784 × 10000 = 429784
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.9784 =
429784
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 429784 and 10000.
GCD(429784, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
429784
10000
=
429784 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
53723
1250
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