Converting 46.171424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.171424 to a fraction

Result

46.171424 =
1442857
31250
Mixed number:
46
5357
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 46.171424 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

46.171424 × 1000000 = 46171424

Step 3: Write as a fraction

46.171424 =

46171424
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 46171424 and 1000000.

GCD(46171424, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

46171424
1000000

=

46171424 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

1442857
31250
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