Converting 21.4424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.4424 to a fraction

Result

21.4424 =
26803
1250
Mixed number:
21
553
1250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.4424 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.4424 × 10000 = 214424

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.4424 =

214424
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 214424 and 10000.

GCD(214424, 10000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

214424
10000

=

214424 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8

=

26803
1250
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