Converting 21.2488 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.2488 to a fraction
Result
21.2488 =
26561
1250
Mixed number:
21
311
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.2488 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.2488 × 10000 = 212488
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.2488 =
212488
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212488 and 10000.
GCD(212488, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
212488
10000
=
212488 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
26561
1250
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