48.85 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 48.85 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
48.85
977
20

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    48.85 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    48.85 × 102 = 4885
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    4885
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4885 and 100

    GCD = 5

    Numerator:

    4885 5 = 977

    Denominator:

    100 5 = 20
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 48.85 as a fraction is:

    977
    20
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:48.85
Fraction Form:977/20
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:48
Decimal Part:0.85
Simplified By:GCD of 5
Percentage:4885.00%
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Real-World Examples of 48.85
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 48.85 represents 48 whole units plus 0.8500000000000014 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 48.85 meters equals 48 meters and 85.00000000000014 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 48.85 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 977/20 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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