Converting 74.2424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 74.2424 to a fraction
Result
74.2424 =
92803
1250
Mixed number:
74
303
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 74.2424 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
74.2424 × 10000 = 742424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
74.2424 =
742424
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 742424 and 10000.
GCD(742424, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
742424
10000
=
742424 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
92803
1250
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