Converting 42.51 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.51 to a fraction

Result

42.51 =
4251
100
Mixed number:
42
51
100

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 42.51 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

42.51 × 100 = 4251

Step 3: Write as a fraction

42.51 =

4251
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4251 and 100.

GCD(4251, 100) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

4251
100

=

4251 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1

=

4251
100
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