9.42 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 9.42 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
9.42
471
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    9.42 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    9.42 × 102 = 942
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    942
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 942 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    942 2 = 471

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 9.42 as a fraction is:

    471
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:9.42
Fraction Form:471/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:9
Decimal Part:0.42
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:942.00%
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Real-World Examples of 9.42
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 9.42 represents 9 whole units plus 0.41999999999999993 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 9.42 meters equals 9 meters and 41.99999999999999 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 9.42 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 471/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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