Converting 14.21408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 14.21408 to a fraction
Result
14.21408 =
44419
3125
Mixed number:
14
669
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 14.21408 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
14.21408 × 100000 = 1421408
Step 3: Write as a fraction
14.21408 =
1421408
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1421408 and 100000.
GCD(1421408, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1421408
100000
=
1421408 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
44419
3125
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