Converting 5.28529 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.28529 to a fraction

Result

5.28529 =
528529
100000
Mixed number:
5
28529
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 5.28529 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

5.28529 × 100000 = 528529

Step 3: Write as a fraction

5.28529 =

528529
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 528529 and 100000.

GCD(528529, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

528529
100000

=

528529 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

528529
100000
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