0.521 as a Fraction
0.521 as a fraction equals 521/1000
Steps to convert 0.521 into a fraction.
Write 0.521 asMultiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.
As a side note the whole number-integral part is: empty
The decimal part is: .521 = 521/1000
Full simple fraction breakdown: 521/1000
Scroll down to customize the precision point enabling 0.521 to be broken down to a specific number of digits.
The page also includes 2-3D graphical representations of 0.521 as a fraction, the different types of fractions, and what type of fraction 0.521 is when converted.
Graph Representation of 0.521 as a Fraction
Pie chart representation of the fractional part of 0.521
Level of Precision for 0.521 as a Fraction
The level of precision are the number of digits to round to. Select a lower precision point below to break decimal 0.521 down further in fraction form. The default precision point is 5. If the last trailing digit is "5" you can use the "round half up" and "round half down" options to round that digit up or down when you change the precision point.
For example 0.875 with a precision point of 2 rounded half up = 88/100, rounded half down = 87/100.
= 5210/10000
= 521/1000
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Numerator & Denominator for 0.521 as a Fraction
0.521 = 0 521/1000
numerator/denominator = 521/1000
Is 521/1000 a Mixed, Whole Number or Proper fraction?
A mixed number is made up of a whole number (whole numbers have no fractional or decimal part) and a proper fraction part (a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is less than the denominator (the bottom number). In this case the whole number value is empty and the proper fraction value is 521/1000.
Can all decimals be converted into a fraction?
Not all decimals can be converted into a fraction. There are 3 basic types which include:
Terminating decimals have a limited number of digits after the decimal point.
Example: 9782.7623 = 9782 7623/10000
Recurring decimals have one or more repeating numbers after the decimal point which continue on infinitely.
Example: 259.3333 = 259 3333/10000 = 333/1000 = 33/100 = 1/3 (rounded)
Irrational decimals go on forever and never form a repeating pattern. This type of decimal cannot be expressed as a fraction.
Example: 0.678706730.....
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You can also see the reverse conversion I.e. how fraction 521/1000 is converted into a decimal.
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