What is 0.5089 as a fraction?

In this article, we will guide you step by step through the process of converting the decimal 0.5089 into a fraction. We will start by understanding how a decimal represents the fractional part of a number, then break down the steps to rewrite 0.5089 as a fraction. Finally, we will simplify the fraction by identifying and applying the Greatest Common Factor, ensuring the results are in the simplest form.

By the end of this guide, you should have a good understanding of decimal to fraction conversions and be able to apply this knowledge to various mathematical problems. Let's begin.

0.5089 as a fraction equals 5089/10000

Here’s a clear and detailed solution for converting 0.5089 to a fraction:

Step 1:

First, we write 0.5089 in fraction form:
0.5089/1

Step 2:

Next, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.
0.5089 x 10000/1 x 10000
  =  
5089/10000


Nice job! We've successfully determined that 0.5089 as a fraction equals 5089/10000 in its simplest form.

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