Converting 21.5625 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.5625 to a fraction

Result

21.5625 =
345
16
Mixed number:
21
9
16

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.5625 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.5625 × 10000 = 215625

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.5625 =

215625
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 215625 and 10000.

GCD(215625, 10000) = 625

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

215625
10000

=

215625 ÷ 625
10000 ÷ 625

=

345
16
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