5.08 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.08 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
5.08
127
25

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    5.08 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    5.08 × 102 = 508
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    508
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 508 and 100

    GCD = 4

    Numerator:

    508 4 = 127

    Denominator:

    100 4 = 25
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 5.08 as a fraction is:

    127
    25
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:5.08
Fraction Form:127/25
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:5
Decimal Part:0.08
Simplified By:GCD of 4
Percentage:508.00%
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Real-World Examples of 5.08
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 5.08 represents 5 whole units plus 0.08000000000000007 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 5.08 meters equals 5 meters and 8.000000000000007 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 5.08 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 127/25 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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