Converting 48.964 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 48.964 to a fraction

Result

48.964 =
12241
250
Mixed number:
48
241
250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 48.964 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

48.964 × 1000 = 48964

Step 3: Write as a fraction

48.964 =

48964
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 48964 and 1000.

GCD(48964, 1000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

48964
1000

=

48964 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4

=

12241
250
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