Converting 2.16 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.16 to a fraction

Result

2.16 =
54
25
Mixed number:
2
4
25

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.16 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.16 × 100 = 216

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.16 =

216
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 216 and 100.

GCD(216, 100) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

216
100

=

216 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4

=

54
25
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