4.9 as a Fraction

Learn how to convert the decimal number 4.9 to a fraction. We'll show you the answer and walk through the conversion process step by step.

Answer:

4.9 = 4 ⁹/₁₀ or ⁴⁹/₁₀

4.9 as a fraction is 49/10 or 4 9/10 (mixed number)

Follow these steps to convert 4.9 to a fraction:

Step 1

Start by writing 4.9 as a fraction with 1 as the denominator:

4.9 = 4.9/1

Step 2

Since there are 1 digit(s) after the decimal point, multiply both numerator and denominator by 10:

(4.9 × 10) / (1 × 10) = 49/10

Step 3

Since 49/10 is an improper fraction (numerator is larger than denominator), we can convert it to a mixed number:

49 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 9, so 49/10 = 4 9/10

Final Answer: 4.9 = 4 9/10 (mixed number) or 49/10 (improper fraction)