Converting 51.09 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 51.09 to a fraction

Result

51.09 =
5109
100
Mixed number:
51
9
100

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 51.09 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

51.09 × 100 = 5109

Step 3: Write as a fraction

51.09 =

5109
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5109 and 100.

GCD(5109, 100) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

5109
100

=

5109 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1

=

5109
100
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