Converting 38.42 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.42 to a fraction
Result
38.42 =
1921
50
Mixed number:
38
21
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.42 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.42 × 100 = 3842
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.42 =
3842
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3842 and 100.
GCD(3842, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3842
100
=
3842 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
1921
50
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful
Common Fraction Conversions
Popular decimal to fraction conversions