Converting 46.9912 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.9912 to a fraction

Result

46.9912 =
58739
1250
Mixed number:
46
1239
1250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 46.9912 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

46.9912 × 10000 = 469912

Step 3: Write as a fraction

46.9912 =

469912
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 469912 and 10000.

GCD(469912, 10000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

469912
10000

=

469912 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8

=

58739
1250
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