Converting 21.62256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.62256 to a fraction

Result

21.62256 =
135141
6250
Mixed number:
21
3891
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 21.62256 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

21.62256 × 100000 = 2162256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

21.62256 =

2162256
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2162256 and 100000.

GCD(2162256, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

2162256
100000

=

2162256 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

135141
6250
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