Converting 21.145256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.145256 to a fraction
Result
21.145256 =
2643157
125000
Mixed number:
21
18157
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.145256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.145256 × 1000000 = 21145256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.145256 =
21145256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 21145256 and 1000000.
GCD(21145256, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
21145256
1000000
=
21145256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
2643157
125000
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