54.2 as a fraction

How to convert 54.2 as a fraction? Here you will see step by step solution to convert 54.2 number to fraction. 54.2 as a fraction written as 54 1/5, please check the explanation that how to convert 54.2 in fraction.

Answer: 54.2 in fraction

= 54 1/5

How to convert 54.2 in fraction?

Given number is => 54.2

To convert the 54.2 to fraction simply rewrite the decimal number as a fraction with 1 in the denominator.

54.2 = 54.2/1

We have 1 digits after the decimal point, multiply both top and bottom by 10

54.2/1 × 10/10 = 542/10

Now find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 542 and 10 and reduce the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.

GCF(542, 10) = 2

542 ÷ 2 / 10 ÷ 2 = 271 / 5

Now, simplify to the improper fraction:

= 54 1 / 5

Final conclusion -
54.2 = 54 1 / 5

Hence, the decimal number 54.2 is in fraction form written as 54 1 / 5

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