21/42 as a decimal number

Here you will see step by step solution to convert 21/42 fraction to decimal number. 21/42 as a decimal is 0.5. The fraction 21/42 is the same called as 21 divided by 42, check more details of the 21/42 fraction below.

Answer: 21/42 as a decimal is

0.5

How to convert 21/42 in a decimal form?

To convert the 21/42 as a decimal form simply divide the numerator by denominator in this case 21 is called the numerator and 42 is called a denominator and the fraction bar is called 'divided by'.

Simplification of the fraction 21/42

Divide 21 by 42 like this:


= 21/42
= 21 ÷ 42 = 0.5

Therefore, the 21/42 as a decimal is 0.5.

The 21/42 fraction is simplified as much as possible, decimals are the numbers with the decimal point.

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