Converting 4.2 to a Fraction
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a straightforward process. In this case, we want to convert 4.2 to a fraction.
Step 1: Write the Decimal as a Fraction
To convert 4.2 to a fraction, we can write it as 4 2/10.
Step 2: Simplify the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction 2/10 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 2, which gives us 1/5.
Step 3: Combine the Whole Number and the Fraction
Now, we can combine the whole number 4 with the fraction 1/5 to get the final result.
The final answer is: 4 1/5.
Note: This can also be written as an improper fraction, which would be 21/5.
In this case, 4.2 as an improper fraction is 21/5.