Converting 21.4432 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.4432 to a fraction

Result

21.4432 =
13402
625
Mixed number:
21
277
625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.4432 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.4432 × 10000 = 214432

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.4432 =

214432
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 214432 and 10000.

GCD(214432, 10000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

214432
10000

=

214432 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16

=

13402
625
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