Converting 2.21844 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.21844 to a fraction
Result
2.21844 =
55461
25000
Mixed number:
2
5461
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.21844 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.21844 × 100000 = 221844
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.21844 =
221844
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 221844 and 100000.
GCD(221844, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
221844
100000
=
221844 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
55461
25000
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