48.96 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 48.96 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
48.96
1224
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    48.96 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    48.96 × 102 = 4896
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    4896
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4896 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    4896 4 = 1224

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 48.96 as a fraction is:

    1224
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:48.96
Fraction Form:1224/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:48
Decimal Part:0.96
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:4896.00%
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Real-World Examples of 48.96
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 48.96 represents 48 whole units plus 0.9600000000000009 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 48.96 meters equals 48 meters and 96.00000000000009 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 48.96 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 1224/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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