What is 5.25 as a fraction?

5.25 as a fraction is 21/4.

Here’s how to convert 5.25 into a fraction:

1. Write down the number as a fraction of one: 5.25 = 5.25/1.
2. Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100 to eliminate the decimal point: (5.25 × 100)/(1 × 100) = 525/100.
3. Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 525 and 100 is 25.
4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 25: (525 ÷ 25)/(100 ÷ 25) = 21/4.

So, 5.25 as a fraction is 21/4.