21/50 as a decimal
21/50 as a decimal is 0.42.
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Change either number to try your own. Rounded to 2 places: 0.42. In lowest terms: 21/50.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 21 by the bottom number 50.
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50 does not go into 21 even once, so the whole part is 0 and we carry on after the decimal point.
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Long division: bring down a zero each time (multiply the remainder by 10), divide by 50, and write the digit. The remainder reaches 0 after 2 steps, so the decimal ends.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{21}{50} = 0.42 \]
\[ \frac{21}{50} = 21 \div 50 \]Long division of 21 by 50
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 50 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 210 | 210 ÷ 50 = 4 | 10 |
| 2 | 100 | 100 ÷ 50 = 2 | 0 |
Questions
What is 21/50 as a decimal?
21/50 as a decimal is 0.42.
Is 21/50 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It terminates. The bottom number 50 = 2 × 5 × 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends.
What is 21/50 as a percent?
21/50 is 42% as a percent.
How do I round 21/50 to 2 decimal places?
21/50 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.42.