Converting 1.21721 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.21721 to a fraction
Result
1.21721 =
121721
100000
Mixed number:
1
21721
100000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 1.21721 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
1.21721 × 100000 = 121721
Step 3: Write as a fraction
1.21721 =
121721
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 121721 and 100000.
GCD(121721, 100000) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
121721
100000
=
121721 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1
=
121721
100000
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