Converting 21.2316 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.2316 to a fraction
Result
21.2316 =
53079
2500
Mixed number:
21
579
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.2316 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.2316 × 10000 = 212316
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.2316 =
212316
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212316 and 10000.
GCD(212316, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
212316
10000
=
212316 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
53079
2500
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