Here we will convert the number 72.42 to a fraction.
72.42 is the same as 72.42/1, because 72.42 divided by 1 is 72.42.
Therefore, we can multiply both the numerator and denominator in 72.42/1 by 100 to get rid of the decimal point and make it into a fraction as follows:
72.42/1 x 100/100 = 7242/100
Then, we simplify the fraction if necessary and we have our answer:
72.42 = 72 21/50
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