47.42 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 47.42 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
47.42
2371
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    47.42 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    47.42 × 102 = 4742
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    4742
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4742 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    4742 2 = 2371

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 47.42 as a fraction is:

    2371
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:47.42
Fraction Form:2371/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:47
Decimal Part:0.42
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:4742.00%
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Real-World Examples of 47.42
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 47.42 represents 47 whole units plus 0.4200000000000017 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 47.42 meters equals 47 meters and 42.00000000000017 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 47.42 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 2371/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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