Converting 21.27648 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.27648 to a fraction

Result

21.27648 =
66489
3125
Mixed number:
21
864
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.27648 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.27648 × 100000 = 2127648

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.27648 =

2127648
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2127648 and 100000.

GCD(2127648, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2127648
100000

=

2127648 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

66489
3125
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