12.42 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.42 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
12.42
621
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    12.42 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    12.42 × 102 = 1242
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    1242
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1242 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    1242 2 = 621

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 12.42 as a fraction is:

    621
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:12.42
Fraction Form:621/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:12
Decimal Part:0.42
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:1242.00%
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Real-World Examples of 12.42
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 12.42 represents 12 whole units plus 0.41999999999999993 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 12.42 meters equals 12 meters and 41.99999999999999 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 12.42 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 621/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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