7.42 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. Fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 7.42, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 7.42 as a Fraction?

$7.42 as a fraction$

Answer

The answer for 7.42 as a fraction will be 371/50.

Explanation

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to fraction for easy calculation. Here, 7.42 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 7.42 becomes 7.42/1.

Step 2: To remove decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 (because there are 2 decimal places). 7.42/1 × 100/100 = 742/100

Step 3: Here 2 is the GCD of 742 and 100. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 2. 742/100 = 371/50 hence, 7.42 is in the form fraction of 371/50

Thus, 7.42 can be written as a fraction 371/50.

Important Glossaries for 7.42 as a Fraction

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
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.
Simplifying a Fraction: The process of reducing the numerator and denominator to their smallest values while maintaining the same value of the fraction.