Converting 2.16562 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.16562 to a fraction

Result

2.16562 =
108281
50000
Mixed number:
2
8281
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.16562 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.16562 × 100000 = 216562

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.16562 =

216562
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 216562 and 100000.

GCD(216562, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

216562
100000

=

216562 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

108281
50000
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