Converting 21.2348 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.2348 to a fraction
Result
21.2348 =
53087
2500
Mixed number:
21
587
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.2348 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.2348 × 10000 = 212348
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.2348 =
212348
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212348 and 10000.
GCD(212348, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
212348
10000
=
212348 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
53087
2500
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