Converting 5.75 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 5.75 to a fraction
Result
5.75 =
23
4
Mixed number:
5
3
4
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 5.75 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
5.75 × 100 = 575
Step 3: Write as a fraction
5.75 =
575
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 575 and 100.
GCD(575, 100) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
575
100
=
575 ÷ 25
100 ÷ 25
=
23
4
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