Converting 51.231256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 51.231256 to a fraction
Result
51.231256 =
6403907
125000
Mixed number:
51
28907
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 51.231256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
51.231256 × 1000000 = 51231256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
51.231256 =
51231256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 51231256 and 1000000.
GCD(51231256, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
51231256
1000000
=
51231256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
6403907
125000
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