Converting 6.42006 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.42006 to a fraction
Result
6.42006 =
321003
50000
Mixed number:
6
21003
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.42006 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.42006 × 100000 = 642006
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.42006 =
642006
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 642006 and 100000.
GCD(642006, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
642006
100000
=
642006 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
321003
50000
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