Converting 46.975 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.975 to a fraction

Result

46.975 =
1879
40
Mixed number:
46
39
40

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 46.975 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

46.975 × 1000 = 46975

Step 3: Write as a fraction

46.975 =

46975
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 46975 and 1000.

GCD(46975, 1000) = 25

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

46975
1000

=

46975 ÷ 25
1000 ÷ 25

=

1879
40
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