Converting 21.287472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.287472 to a fraction
Result
21.287472 =
1330467
62500
Mixed number:
21
17967
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.287472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.287472 × 1000000 = 21287472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.287472 =
21287472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 21287472 and 1000000.
GCD(21287472, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
21287472
1000000
=
21287472 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
1330467
62500
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