10.46 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 10.46 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
10.46
523
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    10.46 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    10.46 × 102 = 1046
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    1046
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1046 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    1046 2 = 523

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 10.46 as a fraction is:

    523
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:10.46
Fraction Form:523/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:10
Decimal Part:0.46
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:1046.00%
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Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 10.46 represents 10 whole units plus 0.46000000000000085 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 10.46 meters equals 10 meters and 46.000000000000085 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 10.46 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 523/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.