Converting 21.428256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.428256 to a fraction
Result
21.428256 =
669633
31250
Mixed number:
21
13383
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.428256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.428256 × 1000000 = 21428256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.428256 =
21428256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 21428256 and 1000000.
GCD(21428256, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
21428256
1000000
=
21428256 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
669633
31250
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