5.38 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.38 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
5.38
269
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    5.38 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    5.38 × 102 = 538
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    538
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 538 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    538 2 = 269

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 5.38 as a fraction is:

    269
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:5.38
Fraction Form:269/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:5
Decimal Part:0.38
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:538.00%
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Real-World Examples of 5.38
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 5.38 represents 5 whole units plus 0.3799999999999999 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 5.38 meters equals 5 meters and 37.999999999999986 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 5.38 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 269/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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