What is 5.02 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 5.02 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

5.02 as a fraction is:

251/50

This is the simplest form of the fraction

5.02 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 5.02 to a Fraction

General Method: Converting Decimals to Fractions

Follow these steps to convert any decimal to a fraction

Step 1: Count Decimal Places

Count the number of digits after the decimal point

Example: 0.25 has 2 decimal places

Step 2: Multiply by Power of 10

Multiply by 10 raised to the number of decimal places

0.25 × 100 = 25

Step 3: Create Fraction

Use the result as numerator over the multiplier as denominator

25/100

Step 4: Simplify

Reduce the fraction if possible by dividing both numbers by their GCD

25/100 = 1/4

Converting 5.02 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 5.02

1

Count the decimal places in 5.02

5.02
There are 2 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10 (100)

5.02 × 100 = 502
Moving the decimal point 2 places right
3

Write as a fraction

502/100
Numerator: 502, Denominator: 100
4

Simplify the fraction

502/100 = 251/50
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (2)

Final Result

5.02 = 251/50

Tips and Notes

  • The denominator will always be a power of 10 for terminating decimals
  • Each decimal place corresponds to multiplying by 10 (e.g., 2 places = 100)
  • Very small decimals like 5.02 often result in fractions with large denominators
DecimalFractionComparison
0.50225.1/50Smaller
5.02251/50Current Value
50.22510/50Larger
50225100/50Larger
5020251000/50Larger

Additional Information

Scientific Notation

5.02 can be written as 251 × 10⁻2 in scientific notation

Percentage

5.02 is equal to 502.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 5.02

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 5.02

Multiplication

  • 5.02 × 10 = 50.199999999999996
  • 5.02 × 100 = 501.99999999999994
  • 5.02 × 1000 = 5020
  • 5.02 × 10000 = 50199.99999999999
  • 5.02 × 50 = 251

Division

  • 5.02 ÷ 2 = 2.51
  • 5.02 ÷ 5 = 1.004
  • 5.02 ÷ 10 = 0.502
  • 5.02 ÷ 1/5.02 = 50

5.02 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

5.02

Scientific Notation

251 × 10⁻2

Percentage

502.000%

Fraction

251/50

Parts Per Million

5020000 PPM

Binary

0.0000 0010

Real-World Applications of 5.02

Where You Might Encounter 5.02

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (5020000 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

  • • Manufacturing tolerances
  • • Electronic component specifications
  • • Quality control measurements
  • • Precision engineering