Converting 21.27212 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.27212 to a fraction

Result

21.27212 =
531803
25000
Mixed number:
21
6803
25000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.27212 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.27212 × 100000 = 2127212

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.27212 =

2127212
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2127212 and 100000.

GCD(2127212, 100000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2127212
100000

=

2127212 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4

=

531803
25000
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