Converting 5.10897 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.10897 to a fraction
Result
5.10897 =
510897
100000
Mixed number:
5
10897
100000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.10897 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.10897 × 100000 = 510897
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.10897 =
510897
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 510897 and 100000.
GCD(510897, 100000) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
510897
100000
=
510897 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1
=
510897
100000
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