Converting 21.52256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.52256 to a fraction

Result

21.52256 =
67258
3125
Mixed number:
21
1633
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.52256 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.52256 × 100000 = 2152256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.52256 =

2152256
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2152256 and 100000.

GCD(2152256, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2152256
100000

=

2152256 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

67258
3125
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