Converting 5.234 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.234 to a fraction

Result

5.234 =
2617
500
Mixed number:
5
117
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 5.234 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

5.234 × 1000 = 5234

Step 3: Write as a fraction

5.234 =

5234
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5234 and 1000.

GCD(5234, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

5234
1000

=

5234 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

2617
500
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