Converting 17.21004 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 17.21004 to a fraction
Result
17.21004 =
430251
25000
Mixed number:
17
5251
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 17.21004 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
17.21004 × 100000 = 1721004
Step 3: Write as a fraction
17.21004 =
1721004
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1721004 and 100000.
GCD(1721004, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1721004
100000
=
1721004 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
430251
25000
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