42/60 as a decimal and a percentage
42/60
= 0.7 = 70%
42/60 means 42 out of 60 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.7, and as a percentage 70%.
Ways to write it
- Decimal
- 0.7
- Percentage
- 70%
- Simplest form
- 7/10
- As a division
- 42 ÷ 60
- Equivalent fractions
- 14/20 = 21/30 = 28/40 = 35/50
- Compared with one half
- More than 1/2
- Reciprocal
- 60/42
- 42/60 of 180
- 126
How to work it out
- Divide the top number by the bottom number: 42 ÷ 60 = 0.7.
- To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.7 × 100 = 70%.
- To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 6, their highest common factor: 42 ÷ 6 = 7 and 60 ÷ 6 = 10, so 42/60 = 7/10.
Quick check
Is 42/60 more or less than 1/2?
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More than 1/2
What is 42/60 of 180?
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126
42/60 = ?/120
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84
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Frequently asked questions
What is 42/60 as a decimal?
42/60 as a decimal is 0.7.
What is 42/60 as a percentage?
42/60 as a percentage is 70%.
What is 42/60 in its simplest form?
42/60 in its simplest form is 7/10.