Converting 7.42406 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.42406 to a fraction
Result
7.42406 =
371203
50000
Mixed number:
7
21203
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.42406 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.42406 × 100000 = 742406
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.42406 =
742406
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 742406 and 100000.
GCD(742406, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
742406
100000
=
742406 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
371203
50000
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