48.74 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 48.74 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
48.74
2437
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    48.74 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    48.74 × 102 = 4874
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    4874
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4874 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    4874 2 = 2437

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 48.74 as a fraction is:

    2437
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:48.74
Fraction Form:2437/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:48
Decimal Part:0.74
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:4874.00%
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Real-World Examples of 48.74
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 48.74 represents 48 whole units plus 0.740000000000002 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 48.74 meters equals 48 meters and 74.0000000000002 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 48.74 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 2437/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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