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What is 5.09 as a fraction in it's simplest form​

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The decimal 5.09 converts to the mixed number 5 & 9/100

This is because the 9 is in the hundredths place.

If you need to convert to an improper fraction, then use the formula

a & b/c = (a*c + b)/c

So,

5 & 9/100 = (5*100+9)/100

5 & 9/100 = (500+9)/100

5 & 9/100 = 509/100

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