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Rounding 48.878 to Nearest Thousandth

Original Number: 48.878

Rounded Result: 48.878

Step-by-Step Breakdown
Step 1: Identify the digit at the thousandths place.
Step 2: Look at the digit immediately to the right (if any).
Step 3: No rounding was necessary because the original number already matches the target precision.
Step 4: Keep digits up to the desired place and remove others.
Final Result: 48.878

How 48.878 Rounds at Different Precision Levels

Rounding Precision Rounded Result
Nearest Whole 49
Nearest Tenth 48.9
Nearest Hundredth 48.88
Nearest Thousandth 48.878
Nearest Ten Thousandth 48.8780

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is 48.878 rounded to the nearest thousandth?

The number 48.878 rounded to the nearest thousandth is 48.878.

🔹 How do you round to the nearest thousandth?

Look at the digit after the nearest thousandth place. If it is 5 or higher, round up. Otherwise, leave the digit unchanged.

🔹 What is the nearest thousandth digit of 48.878?

It is 8.

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