Converting 5.24622 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.24622 to a fraction
Result
5.24622 =
262311
50000
Mixed number:
5
12311
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.24622 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.24622 × 100000 = 524622
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.24622 =
524622
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 524622 and 100000.
GCD(524622, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
524622
100000
=
524622 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
262311
50000
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