4.72 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 4.72 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
4.72
118
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    4.72 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    4.72 × 102 = 472
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    472
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 472 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    472 4 = 118

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 4.72 as a fraction is:

    118
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:4.72
Fraction Form:118/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:4
Decimal Part:0.72
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:472.00%
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Real-World Examples of 4.72
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 4.72 represents 4 whole units plus 0.7199999999999998 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 4.72 meters equals 4 meters and 71.99999999999997 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 4.72 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 118/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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