Converting 21.7232 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 21.7232 to a fraction
Result
21.7232 =
13577
625
Mixed number:
21
452
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 21.7232 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
21.7232 × 10000 = 217232
Step 3: Write as a fraction
21.7232 =
217232
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 217232 and 10000.
GCD(217232, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
217232
10000
=
217232 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
13577
625
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