Converting 5.1 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.1 to a fraction
Result
5.1 =
51
10
Mixed number:
5
1
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.1 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.1 × 10 = 51
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.1 =
51
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 51 and 10.
GCD(51, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
51
10
=
51 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
51
10
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