0.042 as a Fraction
0.042 as a fraction equals 42/1000 or 21/500
Steps to convert 0.042 into a fraction:Write 0.042 as
Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each number after the decimal point:
Further reducing the fraction results in:
Note that the whole number-integral part is: empty
The decimal part is: .042 = 042/1000
Full simple fraction breakdown: 42/1000
= 21/500
Scroll down to customize the precision point enabling 0.042 to be broken down to a specific number of digits. The page also includes 2-3D graphical representations of 0.042 as a fraction, the different types of fractions, and what type of fraction 0.042 is when converted.
Level of Precision for 0.042 as a Fraction
The level of precision are the number of digits to round to. Select a lower precision point below to break decimal 0.042 down further in fraction 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.
For example 0.875 with a precision point of 2 rounded half up = 88/100, rounded half down = 87/100.
= 420/10000
= 42/1000
= 21/500
Graph Representation of 0.042 as a Fraction
Pie chart representation of the fractional part of 0.042
Numerator & Denominator for 0.042 as a Fraction
0.042 = 0 042/1000
numerator/denominator = 042/1000
Is 042/1000 a Mixed, Whole Number or Proper fraction?
A mixed number is made up of a whole number (whole numbers have no fractional or decimal part) and a proper fraction part (a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is less than the denominator (the bottom number). In this case the whole number value is empty and the proper fraction value is 042/1000.
Can all decimals be converted into a fraction?
Not all decimals can be converted into a fraction. There are 3 basic types which include:
Terminating decimals have a limited number of digits after the decimal point.
Example:
800.82 = 800 82/100
Recurring decimals have one or more repeating numbers after the decimal point which continue on infinitely.
Example: 7723.3333 = 7723 3333/10000 = 333/1000 = 33/100 = 1/3 (rounded)
Irrational decimals go on forever and never form a repeating pattern. This type of decimal cannot be expressed as a fraction.
Example: 0.609898853.....
Fraction into Decimal
You can also see the reverse conversion I.e. how fraction 042/1000 is converted into a decimal.
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