Converting 7.042256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.042256 to a fraction

Result

7.042256 =
440141
62500
Mixed number:
7
2641
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 7.042256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

7.042256 × 1000000 = 7042256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

7.042256 =

7042256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 7042256 and 1000000.

GCD(7042256, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

7042256
1000000

=

7042256 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

440141
62500
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