Converting 50.5256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 50.5256 to a fraction

Result

50.5256 =
63157
1250
Mixed number:
50
657
1250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 50.5256 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

50.5256 × 10000 = 505256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

50.5256 =

505256
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 505256 and 10000.

GCD(505256, 10000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

505256
10000

=

505256 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8

=

63157
1250
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