What is 2.48 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 2.48 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

2.48 as a fraction is:

62/25

This is the simplest form of the fraction

2.48 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 2.48 to a Fraction

General Method: Converting Decimals to Fractions

Follow these steps to convert any decimal to a fraction

Step 1: Count Decimal Places

Count the number of digits after the decimal point

Example: 0.25 has 2 decimal places

Step 2: Multiply by Power of 10

Multiply by 10 raised to the number of decimal places

0.25 × 100 = 25

Step 3: Create Fraction

Use the result as numerator over the multiplier as denominator

25/100

Step 4: Simplify

Reduce the fraction if possible by dividing both numbers by their GCD

25/100 = 1/4

Converting 2.48 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 2.48

1

Count the decimal places in 2.48

2.48
There are 2 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10 (100)

2.48 × 100 = 248
Moving the decimal point 2 places right
3

Write as a fraction

248/100
Numerator: 248, Denominator: 100
4

Simplify the fraction

248/100 = 62/25
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (4)

Final Result

2.48 = 62/25

Tips and Notes

  • The denominator will always be a power of 10 for terminating decimals
  • Each decimal place corresponds to multiplying by 10 (e.g., 2 places = 100)
  • Very small decimals like 2.48 often result in fractions with large denominators
DecimalFractionComparison
0.2486.2/25Smaller
2.4862/25Current Value
24.8620/25Larger
2486200/25Larger
248062000/25Larger

Additional Information

Scientific Notation

2.48 can be written as 62 × 10⁻2 in scientific notation

Percentage

2.48 is equal to 248.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 2.48

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 2.48

Multiplication

  • 2.48 × 10 = 24.8
  • 2.48 × 100 = 248
  • 2.48 × 1000 = 2480
  • 2.48 × 10000 = 24800
  • 2.48 × 25 = 62

Division

  • 2.48 ÷ 2 = 1.24
  • 2.48 ÷ 5 = 0.496
  • 2.48 ÷ 10 = 0.248
  • 2.48 ÷ 1/2.48 = 25

2.48 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

2.48

Scientific Notation

62 × 10⁻2

Percentage

248.000%

Fraction

62/25

Parts Per Million

2480000 PPM

Binary

0.0100 1000

Real-World Applications of 2.48

Where You Might Encounter 2.48

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (2480000 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

  • • Manufacturing tolerances
  • • Electronic component specifications
  • • Quality control measurements
  • • Precision engineering