3/42 as a decimal number

Here you will see step by step solution to convert 3/42 fraction to decimal number. 3/42 as a decimal is 0.071429. The fraction 3/42 is the same called as 3 divided by 42, check more details of the 3/42 fraction below.

Answer: 3/42 as a decimal is

0.071429

How to convert 3/42 in a decimal form?

To convert the 3/42 as a decimal form simply divide the numerator by denominator in this case 3 is called the numerator and 42 is called a denominator and the fraction bar is called 'divided by'.

Simplification of the fraction 3/42

Divide 3 by 42 like this:


= 3/42
= 3 ÷ 42 = 0.071429

Therefore, the 3/42 as a decimal is 0.071429.

The 3/42 fraction is simplified as much as possible, decimals are the numbers with the decimal point.

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