Converting 7.42466 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.42466 to a fraction
Result
7.42466 =
371233
50000
Mixed number:
7
21233
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.42466 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.42466 × 100000 = 742466
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.42466 =
742466
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 742466 and 100000.
GCD(742466, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
742466
100000
=
742466 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
371233
50000
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