Convert to a Simplified Fraction 1.42

$1.42$

Step 1

Convert the decimal number to a fraction by placing the decimal number over a power of ten. Since there are $2$ numbers to the right of the decimal point, place the decimal number over $10^{2}$ $(100)$ . Next, add the whole number to the left of the decimal.

$1 \frac{42}{100}$

Step 2

Reduce the fractional part of the mixed number.

$1 \frac{21}{50}$

Step 3

Convert $1 \frac{21}{50}$ to an improper fraction.

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$1 + \frac{21}{50}$

Add $1$ and $\frac{21}{50}$ .

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$\frac{50}{50} + \frac{21}{50}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{50 + 21}{50}$

Add $50$ and $21$ .

$\frac{71}{50}$

Convert to a Simplified Fraction 1.42

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