Converting 47.625 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 47.625 to a fraction
Result
47.625 =
381
8
Mixed number:
47
5
8
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 47.625 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
47.625 × 1000 = 47625
Step 3: Write as a fraction
47.625 =
47625
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 47625 and 1000.
GCD(47625, 1000) = 125
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
47625
1000
=
47625 ÷ 125
1000 ÷ 125
=
381
8
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