Converting 5.28791 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.28791 to a fraction

Result

5.28791 =
528791
100000
Mixed number:
5
28791
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 5.28791 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

5.28791 × 100000 = 528791

Step 3: Write as a fraction

5.28791 =

528791
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 528791 and 100000.

GCD(528791, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

528791
100000

=

528791 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

528791
100000
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