Converting 2.16375 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.16375 to a fraction

Result

2.16375 =
1731
800
Mixed number:
2
131
800

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.16375 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.16375 × 100000 = 216375

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.16375 =

216375
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 216375 and 100000.

GCD(216375, 100000) = 125

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

216375
100000

=

216375 ÷ 125
100000 ÷ 125

=

1731
800
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