Converting 48.185 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 48.185 to a fraction

Result

48.185 =
9637
200
Mixed number:
48
37
200

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 48.185 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

48.185 × 1000 = 48185

Step 3: Write as a fraction

48.185 =

48185
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 48185 and 1000.

GCD(48185, 1000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

48185
1000

=

48185 ÷ 5
1000 ÷ 5

=

9637
200
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