Converting 2.16505 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.16505 to a fraction

Result

2.16505 =
43301
20000
Mixed number:
2
3301
20000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.16505 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.16505 × 100000 = 216505

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.16505 =

216505
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 216505 and 100000.

GCD(216505, 100000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

216505
100000

=

216505 ÷ 5
100000 ÷ 5

=

43301
20000
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