Converting 56.26 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 56.26 to a fraction

Result

56.26 =
2813
50
Mixed number:
56
13
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 56.26 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

56.26 × 100 = 5626

Step 3: Write as a fraction

56.26 =

5626
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5626 and 100.

GCD(5626, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

5626
100

=

5626 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

2813
50
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