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What is 5.25 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 5.25 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

5.25 as a fraction is:

21/4

This is the simplest form of the fraction

5.25 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 5.25 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 5.25 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 5.25

1

Count the decimal places in 5.25

5.25
There are 2 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (100)

5.25 × 100 = 525
Moving the decimal point 2 places right
3

Write as a fraction

525/100
Numerator: 525, Denominator: 100
4

Simplify the fraction

525/100 = 21/4
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (25)

Final Result

5.25 = 21/4

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 5.25 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

5.25 can be written as 21 × 10⁻2 in scientific notation

Percentage

5.25 is equal to 525.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 5.25

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 5.25

Multiplication

  • 5.25 × 10 = 52.5
  • 5.25 × 100 = 525
  • 5.25 × 1000 = 5250
  • 5.25 × 10000 = 52500
  • 5.25 × 4 = 21

Division

  • 5.25 ÷ 2 = 2.625
  • 5.25 ÷ 5 = 1.05
  • 5.25 ÷ 10 = 0.525
  • 5.25 ÷ 1/5.25 = 4

5.25 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

5.25

Scientific Notation

21 × 10⁻2

Percentage

525.000%

Fraction

21/4

Parts Per Million

5250000 PPM

Binary

0.0010 0101

Real-World Applications of 5.25

Where You Might Encounter 5.25

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (5250000 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

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

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