Converting 42.39 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.39 to a fraction

Result

42.39 =
4239
100
Mixed number:
42
39
100

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.39 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.39 × 100 = 4239

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.39 =

4239
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4239 and 100.

GCD(4239, 100) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

4239
100

=

4239 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1

=

4239
100
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