Converting 2.21976 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.21976 to a fraction
Result
2.21976 =
27747
12500
Mixed number:
2
2747
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 2.21976 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
2.21976 × 100000 = 221976
Step 3: Write as a fraction
2.21976 =
221976
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 221976 and 100000.
GCD(221976, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
221976
100000
=
221976 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
27747
12500
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