Converting 30.042 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 30.042 to a fraction

Result

30.042 =
15021
500
Mixed number:
30
21
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 30.042 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

30.042 × 1000 = 30042

Step 3: Write as a fraction

30.042 =

30042
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 30042 and 1000.

GCD(30042, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

30042
1000

=

30042 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

15021
500
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