Converting 21.2408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.2408 to a fraction

Result

21.2408 =
26551
1250
Mixed number:
21
301
1250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.2408 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.2408 × 10000 = 212408

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.2408 =

212408
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212408 and 10000.

GCD(212408, 10000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

212408
10000

=

212408 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8

=

26551
1250
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