Converting 5.048284 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.048284 to a fraction
Result
5.048284 =
1262071
250000
Mixed number:
5
12071
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.048284 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.048284 × 1000000 = 5048284
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.048284 =
5048284
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5048284 and 1000000.
GCD(5048284, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5048284
1000000
=
5048284 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
1262071
250000
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