Converting 5.004256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.004256 to a fraction
Result
5.004256 =
156383
31250
Mixed number:
5
133
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.004256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.004256 × 1000000 = 5004256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.004256 =
5004256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5004256 and 1000000.
GCD(5004256, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5004256
1000000
=
5004256 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
156383
31250
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