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42% as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Percentages represent parts per hundred. For example, 1/2. In this content, we are going to learn how to convert a percentage to a fraction.

42% as a Fraction for Omani Students
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What is 42% as a Fraction?

Answer The answer for 42% as a fraction will be 21/50. Explanation Converting a percentage to a fraction is a task that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer. Step 1: Firstly, any percentage should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 42% is the percentage, which can be written as 42/100. Step 2: Simplify the fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator. Here, 2 is the GCD of 42 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and the denominator by 2. 42/100 = 21/50 Thus, 42% can be written as the fraction 21/50.

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Important Glossaries for 42% as a Fraction

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole. Percentage: A number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered. Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole. Simplification: The process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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