98.42 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 98.42 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
98.42
4921
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    98.42 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    98.42 × 102 = 9842
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    9842
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 9842 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    9842 2 = 4921

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 98.42 as a fraction is:

    4921
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:98.42
Fraction Form:4921/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:98
Decimal Part:0.42
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:9842.00%
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Real-World Examples of 98.42
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 98.42 represents 98 whole units plus 0.4200000000000017 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 98.42 meters equals 98 meters and 42.00000000000017 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 98.42 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 4921/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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