Converting 16.221472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 16.221472 to a fraction

Result

16.221472 =
506921
31250
Mixed number:
16
6921
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 16.221472 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

16.221472 × 1000000 = 16221472

Step 3: Write as a fraction

16.221472 =

16221472
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 16221472 and 1000000.

GCD(16221472, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

16221472
1000000

=

16221472 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

506921
31250
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