48.2 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 48.2 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
48.2
241
5

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    48.2 has 1 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    48.2 × 101 = 482
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    482
    10
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 482 and 10

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    482 2 = 241

    Denominator:

    10 2 = 5
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 48.2 as a fraction is:

    241
    5
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:48.2
Fraction Form:241/5
Decimal Places:1
Whole Number Part:48
Decimal Part:0.2
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:4820.00%
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Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 48.2 represents 48 whole units plus 0.20000000000000284 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 48.2 meters equals 48 meters and 20.000000000000284 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 48.2 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 241/5 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.