Converting 42.988512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.988512 to a fraction
Result
42.988512 =
1343391
31250
Mixed number:
42
30891
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.988512 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.988512 × 1000000 = 42988512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.988512 =
42988512
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42988512 and 1000000.
GCD(42988512, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
42988512
1000000
=
42988512 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
1343391
31250
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