Converting 21.2125 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.2125 to a fraction

Result

21.2125 =
1697
80
Mixed number:
21
17
80

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.2125 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.2125 × 10000 = 212125

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.2125 =

212125
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212125 and 10000.

GCD(212125, 10000) = 125

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

212125
10000

=

212125 ÷ 125
10000 ÷ 125

=

1697
80
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