Converting 46.875 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.875 to a fraction
Result
46.875 =
375
8
Mixed number:
46
7
8
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 46.875 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
46.875 × 1000 = 46875
Step 3: Write as a fraction
46.875 =
46875
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 46875 and 1000.
GCD(46875, 1000) = 125
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
46875
1000
=
46875 ÷ 125
1000 ÷ 125
=
375
8
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