Converting 21.2716 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.2716 to a fraction
Result
21.2716 =
53179
2500
Mixed number:
21
679
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.2716 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.2716 × 10000 = 212716
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.2716 =
212716
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 212716 and 10000.
GCD(212716, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
212716
10000
=
212716 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
53179
2500
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