4.88 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 4.88 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
4.88
122
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    4.88 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    4.88 × 102 = 488
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    488
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 488 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    488 4 = 122

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 4.88 as a fraction is:

    122
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:4.88
Fraction Form:122/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:4
Decimal Part:0.88
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:488.00%
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Real-World Examples of 4.88
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 4.88 represents 4 whole units plus 0.8799999999999999 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 4.88 meters equals 4 meters and 87.99999999999999 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 4.88 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 122/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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