Converting 51.231424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 51.231424 to a fraction
Result
51.231424 =
800491
15625
Mixed number:
51
3616
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 51.231424 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
51.231424 × 1000000 = 51231424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
51.231424 =
51231424
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 51231424 and 1000000.
GCD(51231424, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
51231424
1000000
=
51231424 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
800491
15625
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