50.48 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 50.48 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
50.48
1262
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    50.48 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    50.48 × 102 = 5048
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    5048
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5048 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    5048 4 = 1262

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 50.48 as a fraction is:

    1262
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:50.48
Fraction Form:1262/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:50
Decimal Part:0.48
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:5048.00%
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Real-World Examples of 50.48
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 50.48 represents 50 whole units plus 0.4799999999999969 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 50.48 meters equals 50 meters and 47.99999999999969 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 50.48 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 1262/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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