Converting 48.036 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 48.036 to a fraction
Result
48.036 =
12009
250
Mixed number:
48
9
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 48.036 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
48.036 × 1000 = 48036
Step 3: Write as a fraction
48.036 =
48036
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 48036 and 1000.
GCD(48036, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
48036
1000
=
48036 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
12009
250
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