Converting 2.21726 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.21726 to a fraction

Result

2.21726 =
110863
50000
Mixed number:
2
10863
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.21726 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.21726 × 100000 = 221726

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.21726 =

221726
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 221726 and 100000.

GCD(221726, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

221726
100000

=

221726 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

110863
50000
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