Converting 21.27828 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.27828 to a fraction
Result
21.27828 =
531957
25000
Mixed number:
21
6957
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.27828 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.27828 × 100000 = 2127828
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.27828 =
2127828
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2127828 and 100000.
GCD(2127828, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2127828
100000
=
2127828 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
531957
25000
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