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42/66 as a decimal and a percentage

42/66

= 0.63 = 63.63%

42/66 means 42 out of 66 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.6363…, and as a percentage 63.6363…%.

42/66 on a fraction bar: 42 of 66 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.63
The digits under the line repeat forever.
Percentage
63.63%
Simplest form
7/11
As a division
42 ÷ 66
Equivalent fractions
14/22 = 21/33 = 28/44 = 35/55
Compared with one half
More than 1/2
Reciprocal
66/42
42/66 of 198
126

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 42 ÷ 66 = 0.6363….
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.6363… × 100 = 63.6363…%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 6, their highest common factor: 42 ÷ 6 = 7 and 66 ÷ 6 = 11, so 42/66 = 7/11.

Quick check

  1. Is 42/66 more or less than 1/2?

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    More than 1/2

  2. What is 42/66 of 198?

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    126

  3. 42/66 = ?/132

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    84

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Frequently asked questions

What is 42/66 as a decimal?

42/66 as a decimal is 0.6363….

What is 42/66 as a percentage?

42/66 as a percentage is 63.6363…%.

What is 42/66 in its simplest form?

42/66 in its simplest form is 7/11.