Converting 42.86 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 42.86 to a fraction
Result
42.86 =
2143
50
Mixed number:
42
43
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 42.86 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
42.86 × 100 = 4286
Step 3: Write as a fraction
42.86 =
4286
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4286 and 100.
GCD(4286, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4286
100
=
4286 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
2143
50
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