Converting 5.040976 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.040976 to a fraction
Result
5.040976 =
315061
62500
Mixed number:
5
2561
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.040976 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.040976 × 1000000 = 5040976
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.040976 =
5040976
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5040976 and 1000000.
GCD(5040976, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5040976
1000000
=
5040976 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
315061
62500
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