46.42 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.42 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
46.42
2321
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    46.42 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    46.42 × 102 = 4642
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    4642
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4642 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    4642 2 = 2321

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 46.42 as a fraction is:

    2321
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:46.42
Fraction Form:2321/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:46
Decimal Part:0.42
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:4642.00%
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Real-World Examples of 46.42
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 46.42 represents 46 whole units plus 0.4200000000000017 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 46.42 meters equals 46 meters and 42.00000000000017 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 46.42 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 2321/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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