Converting 7.42865 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.42865 to a fraction
Result
7.42865 =
148573
20000
Mixed number:
7
8573
20000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.42865 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.42865 × 100000 = 742865
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.42865 =
742865
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 742865 and 100000.
GCD(742865, 100000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
742865
100000
=
742865 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5
=
148573
20000
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