Converting 33.42 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 33.42 to a fraction
Result
33.42 =
1671
50
Mixed number:
33
21
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 33.42 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
33.42 × 100 = 3342
Step 3: Write as a fraction
33.42 =
3342
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3342 and 100.
GCD(3342, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3342
100
=
3342 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
1671
50
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