0.42 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.42 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.42
21
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    0.42 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    0.42 × 102 = 42
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    42
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 42 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    42 2 = 21

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 0.42 as a fraction is:

    21
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.42
Fraction Form:21/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.42
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:42.00%
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Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 0.42 is between a quarter and a half of a whole unit.
  • In sports statistics, 0.42 might represent a success rate or completion percentage.
  • In decimal form, 0.42 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 21/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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