Converting 21.38512 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.38512 to a fraction
Result
21.38512 =
133657
6250
Mixed number:
21
2407
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.38512 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.38512 × 100000 = 2138512
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.38512 =
2138512
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2138512 and 100000.
GCD(2138512, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
2138512
100000
=
2138512 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
133657
6250
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