Converting 51.35 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 51.35 to a fraction
Result
51.35 =
1027
20
Mixed number:
51
7
20
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 51.35 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
51.35 × 100 = 5135
Step 3: Write as a fraction
51.35 =
5135
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5135 and 100.
GCD(5135, 100) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
5135
100
=
5135 ÷ 5
100 ÷ 5
=
1027
20
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