42.24 percent as a fraction

How to convert 42.24 percent to fraction?

To convert the 42.24% as a fraction form simply divide the number by 100 and simplify the fraction by finding GCF. If given number is in decimal form then multiply numerator and denominator by 10^n and simplify it as much as possible.

How to write 42.24% as a fraction?

Follow these easy steps to convert 42.24% into fraction-

Given number is => 42.24

Write down the 42.24 in a percentage form like this:

42.24% = 42.24/100

Since, 42.24 is not a whole number, now we need multiply numerator and denominator by 10^n, n = decimal points in number. [n=2]

=> 42.24 × 100/100 × 100 = 4224/10000

We also need to check to simplify the fraction.

Greatest common factor [GCF] of 4224 and 10000

=> GCF(4224,10000) = 16

=> 4224 ÷ 16/10000 ÷ 16 = 264/625

Conclusion: 42.24% = 264/625

Therefore, the 42.24 percent as a fraction, final answer is 264/625.