Converting 48.985 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 48.985 to a fraction
Result
48.985 =
9797
200
Mixed number:
48
197
200
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 48.985 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
48.985 × 1000 = 48985
Step 3: Write as a fraction
48.985 =
48985
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 48985 and 1000.
GCD(48985, 1000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
48985
1000
=
48985 ÷ 5
1000 ÷ 5
=
9797
200
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