Converting 16.48 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.48 to a fraction
Result
16.48 =
412
25
Mixed number:
16
12
25
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 16.48 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
16.48 × 100 = 1648
Step 3: Write as a fraction
16.48 =
1648
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1648 and 100.
GCD(1648, 100) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1648
100
=
1648 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4
=
412
25
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