Converting 51.2472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 51.2472 to a fraction
Result
51.2472 =
64059
1250
Mixed number:
51
309
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 51.2472 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
51.2472 × 10000 = 512472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
51.2472 =
512472
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 512472 and 10000.
GCD(512472, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
512472
10000
=
512472 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
64059
1250
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