What is 12/42 as a decimal?

Here we will show you how to convert 12/42 to a decimal. In other words, we will show you how to write 12/42 as a decimal.

The 12 above the bar is called the numerator, and the 42 below the bar is called the denominator.

To convert 12/42 so you can write it as a decimal, simply divide the numerator by the denominator, like this:

= 12/42
= 12 ÷ 42
≈ 0.2857143

Therefore, the solution to 12/42 as a decimal is as follows:

12/42 ≈ 0.2857143

To reiterate, just remember that when you want a fraction like 12/42 as a decimal, simply see the fraction bar as a division sign and solve the simple math problem to get the decimal.

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