Converting 22.42 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 22.42 to a fraction
Result
22.42 =
1121
50
Mixed number:
22
21
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 22.42 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
22.42 × 100 = 2242
Step 3: Write as a fraction
22.42 =
2242
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2242 and 100.
GCD(2242, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2242
100
=
2242 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
1121
50
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