Converting 2.721216 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.721216 to a fraction

Result

2.721216 =
42519
15625
Mixed number:
2
11269
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.721216 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.721216 × 1000000 = 2721216

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.721216 =

2721216
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2721216 and 1000000.

GCD(2721216, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2721216
1000000

=

2721216 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

42519
15625
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