What is 1/42 as a Decimal?

1/42 as a decimal equals 0.02381

Pie chart representation of the fractional part of decimal 0.02381 rounded down = 0.02
Numerator and denominator part of fraction represented in graph form.



The level of precision are the number of digits to round to. Select a precision point below to break fraction 1/42 down further into decimal form. The default precision point is 5.

If the last trailing digit is "5" you can use the "round half up" and "round half down" options to round that digit up or down when you change the precision point.

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Steps to convert 1/42 as decimal 0.02381

Without the convenience of the fraction to decimal converter, let’s not forget the importance of being able to convert 1/42 as a decimal on paper.

Fractions are made up of two parts. The numerator (upper part) and the denominator (lower part) a/b.

The line which separates the numerator and denominator can be replaced with the division symbol (÷).

To convert a fraction to a decimal we divide the numerator by the denominator a÷b

Keep in mind, if either or both have long digits the division may get a little complicated.

Here is the math for converting 1/42 as a decimal:

1/42 = 1÷42 = 0.02381



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