Converting 21.38404 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.38404 to a fraction
Result
21.38404 =
534601
25000
Mixed number:
21
9601
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.38404 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.38404 × 100000 = 2138404
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.38404 =
2138404
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2138404 and 100000.
GCD(2138404, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2138404
100000
=
2138404 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
534601
25000
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