Converting 5.08048 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.08048 to a fraction
Result
5.08048 =
31753
6250
Mixed number:
5
503
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.08048 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.08048 × 100000 = 508048
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.08048 =
508048
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 508048 and 100000.
GCD(508048, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
508048
100000
=
508048 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
31753
6250
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