642.43 as a fraction

How to convert 642.43 as a fraction? Here you will see step by step solution to convert 642.43 number to fraction. 642.43 as a fraction written as 642 21/50, please check the explanation that how to convert 642.43 in fraction.

Answer: 642.43 in fraction

= 642 21/50

How to convert 642.43 in fraction?

Given number is => 642.43

To convert the 642.43 to fraction simply rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator.

642.43 = 642.43/1

We have 2 digits after the decimal point, multiply both top and bottom by 100

642.43/1 × 100/100 = 64243/100

Now find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 64243 and 100 and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.

GCF(64243, 100) = 2

64243 ÷ 2 / 100 ÷ 2 = 32121 / 50

Now, simplify to the improper fraction:

= 642 21 / 50

Final conclusion -
642.43 = 642 21 / 50

Hence, the decimal number 642.43 is in fraction form written as 642 21 / 50

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