Converting 46.938 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.938 to a fraction
Result
46.938 =
23469
500
Mixed number:
46
469
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 46.938 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
46.938 × 1000 = 46938
Step 3: Write as a fraction
46.938 =
46938
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 46938 and 1000.
GCD(46938, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
46938
1000
=
46938 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
23469
500
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