8.48 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 8.48 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
8.48
212
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    8.48 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    8.48 × 102 = 848
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    848
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 848 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    848 4 = 212

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 8.48 as a fraction is:

    212
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:8.48
Fraction Form:212/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:8
Decimal Part:0.48
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:848.00%
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Real-World Examples of 8.48
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 8.48 represents 8 whole units plus 0.4800000000000004 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 8.48 meters equals 8 meters and 48.00000000000004 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 8.48 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 212/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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