17 3/42 as a decimal

Here you will see step by step solution to convert 17 3/42 mix number fraction into decimal. 17 3/42 as a decimal is 17.071429. Please check the explanation that how to write 17 3/42 as a decimal.

Answer: 17 3/42 as a decimal is

= 17.071429

How to convert 17 3/42 mix number in a decimal form?

To convert the 17 3/42 as a decimal form simply divide the numerator by denominator then add result with whole part 17, in this case 3 is called the numerator and 42 is called a denominator, 17 is called whole number and the fraction bar is just called 'divided by'.

How to write mix fraction 17 3/42 as a decimal?

Follow these easy steps to convert 17 3/42 mixed fraction into decimal-

  • Divide 3 [numerator] by 42 [denominator] like this:
  • = 3/42
    = 3 ÷ 42 = 0.071429
  • Now add proper fraction result with whole number - 17
  • = 17 + 0.071429 = 17.071429

Therefore, the 17 3/42 mixed fraction as a decimal final answer is 17.071429. The 17 3/42 mixed fraction is simplified as much as possible.

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