Converting 22.1724 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 22.1724 to a fraction

Result

22.1724 =
55431
2500
Mixed number:
22
431
2500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 22.1724 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

22.1724 × 10000 = 221724

Step 3: Write as a fraction

22.1724 =

221724
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 221724 and 10000.

GCD(221724, 10000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

221724
10000

=

221724 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4

=

55431
2500
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