42.46 percent as a fraction

How to convert 42.46 percent to fraction?

To convert the 42.46% 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 42.46% as a fraction?

Follow these easy steps to convert 42.46% into fraction-

Given number is => 42.46

Write down the 42.46 in a percentage form like this:

42.46% = 42.46/100

Since, 42.46 is not a whole number, now we need multiply numerator and denominator by 10^n, n = decimal points in number. [n=2]

=> 42.46 × 100/100 × 100 = 4246/10000

We also need to check to simplify the fraction.

Greatest common factor [GCF] of 4246 and 10000

=> GCF(4246,10000) = 2

=> 4246 ÷ 2/10000 ÷ 2 = 2123/5000

Conclusion: 42.46% = 2123/5000

Therefore, the 42.46 percent as a fraction, final answer is 2123/5000.