Converting 2.21533 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.21533 to a fraction

Result

2.21533 =
221533
100000
Mixed number:
2
21533
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.21533 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.21533 × 100000 = 221533

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.21533 =

221533
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 221533 and 100000.

GCD(221533, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

221533
100000

=

221533 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

221533
100000
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