Converting 6.42176 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.42176 to a fraction
Result
6.42176 =
20068
3125
Mixed number:
6
1318
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.42176 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.42176 × 100000 = 642176
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.42176 =
642176
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 642176 and 100000.
GCD(642176, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
642176
100000
=
642176 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
20068
3125
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