Converting 5.25426 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.25426 to a fraction

Result

5.25426 =
262713
50000
Mixed number:
5
12713
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 5.25426 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

5.25426 × 100000 = 525426

Step 3: Write as a fraction

5.25426 =

525426
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 525426 and 100000.

GCD(525426, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

525426
100000

=

525426 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

262713
50000
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