Converting 21.4956 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.4956 to a fraction

Result

21.4956 =
53739
2500
Mixed number:
21
1239
2500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.4956 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.4956 × 10000 = 214956

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.4956 =

214956
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 214956 and 10000.

GCD(214956, 10000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

214956
10000

=

214956 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4

=

53739
2500
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