Converting 7.42269 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.42269 to a fraction
Result
7.42269 =
742269
100000
Mixed number:
7
42269
100000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.42269 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.42269 × 100000 = 742269
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.42269 =
742269
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 742269 and 100000.
GCD(742269, 100000) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
742269
100000
=
742269 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1
=
742269
100000
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