Converting 42.37 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.37 to a fraction

Result

42.37 =
4237
100
Mixed number:
42
37
100

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.37 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.37 × 100 = 4237

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.37 =

4237
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4237 and 100.

GCD(4237, 100) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

4237
100

=

4237 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1

=

4237
100
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