Number DigitDecimal in the hundredths place
63.42 in Words
63.42 is a positive terminating decimal greater than 1. It has 2 decimal places, and its final digit is in the hundredths place.
Direct Answer
63.42 in words is sixty-three point four two.
63.42 Place-Value Breakdown
The digits 6 and 3 form the whole-number part, while 4 in the tenth place and 2 in the hundredth place.
| Part | Digit | Place | Digit value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole part | 6 | tens | 60 |
| Whole part | 3 | ones | 3 |
| Decimal part | 4 | tenth | 4/10 |
| Decimal part | 2 | hundredth | 2/100 |
What Kind of Decimal Is 63.42?
63.42 is a positive terminating decimal greater than 1. It is written to the hundredths place.
Expanded Form of 63.42
63.42 = 60 + 3 + 4/10 + 2/100
63.42 = 63 + 42/100
63.42 = 63 21/50
The final nonzero digit is in the hundredths place, so its value is expressed with a denominator of 100.
How 63.42 Simplifies to 3171/50
63.42 = 6342/100
The greatest common divisor of 6342 and 100 is 2.
6342 ÷ 2 = 3171
100 ÷ 2 = 50
Therefore, 6342/100 = 3171/50.
As a mixed fraction, the value is 63 21/50.
63.42 as a Percentage
To convert 63.42 to a percentage, multiply it by 100.
63.42 × 100 = 6342
Therefore, 63.42 = 6342%.
Decimals Equivalent to 63.42
63.42 = 63.420 = 63.4200
Adding zeros to the right of a decimal does not change its numerical value. It does change the number of written decimal places and may communicate different precision.
| Decimal | Final place | Exact fraction | Simplified value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63.42 | hundredths | 6342/100 | 3171/50 |
| 63.420 | thousandths | 63420/1000 | 3171/50 |
| 63.4200 | ten-thousandths | 634200/10000 | 3171/50 |
A Familiar Fraction Equivalent
The reduced form 3171/50 is a commonly used fraction. The decimal form is convenient for calculation, while the fraction shows the exact part-to-whole relationship.
Whole Part and Fractional Part
This mixed decimal combines the whole part 63 with the fractional part 42/100. In place-value words, "and" marks that boundary.
63.42 on a Number Line
63.42 lies between 63 and 64. It is 0.58 below 64 and 0.42 above 63.
63.42 Compared with Similar Decimals
| Decimal | Spoken form | Place-value form | Fraction | Percentage | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.342 | six point three four two | six and three hundred forty-two thousandths | 3171/500 | 634.2% | ten times smaller than 63.42 |
| 63.42 | sixty-three point four two | sixty-three and forty-two hundredths | 3171/50 | 6342% | current value |
| 63.420 | sixty-three point four two zero | sixty-three and four hundred twenty thousandths | 3171/50 | 6342% | same numerical value, written to the thousandths place |
| 634.2 | six hundred thirty-four point two | six hundred thirty-four and two tenths | 3171/5 | 63420% | ten times larger than 63.42 |
Quick Practice
How is 63.42 read digit by digit?
Sixty-three point four two.
What is the place-value word form of 63.42?
Sixty-three and forty-two hundredths.
What fraction is 63.42 in lowest terms?
3171/50.
What percentage is equal to 63.42?
6342%.
What is 63.42 as a mixed fraction?
63 21/50.
Between which whole numbers does 63.42 lie?
Between 63 and 64.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write 63.42 in words?
63.42 in words is sixty-three point four two.
Why is 63.42 called sixty-three and forty-two hundredths?
There are 2 digits after the point, so the fractional part is expressed in hundredths. Read the complete value as sixty-three and forty-two hundredths.
What fraction is 63.42?
63.42 is 6342/100 exactly and 3171/50 in lowest terms.
Can 6342/100 be simplified?
Yes. Divide its numerator and denominator by 2 to get 3171/50.
What percentage is 63.42?
63.42 is equal to 6342%.
Is 63.42 the same as 63.420?
Yes. 63.42 and 63.420 have the same numerical value. However, 63.42 is written to the hundredths place, while 63.420 is written to the thousandths place and may communicate greater recorded precision.
Is 63.42 larger than 6.342?
Yes. 63.42 is ten times as large as 6.342.
What type of decimal is 63.42?
63.42 is a positive terminating decimal greater than 1. It is written to 2 decimal places and represents sixty-three and forty-two hundredths.