48.52 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 48.52 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
48.52
1213
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    48.52 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    48.52 × 102 = 4852
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    4852
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4852 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    4852 4 = 1213

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 48.52 as a fraction is:

    1213
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:48.52
Fraction Form:1213/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:48
Decimal Part:0.52
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:4852.00%
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Real-World Examples of 48.52
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 48.52 represents 48 whole units plus 0.5200000000000031 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 48.52 meters equals 48 meters and 52.00000000000031 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 48.52 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 1213/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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