Converting 24.222 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 24.222 to a fraction
Result
24.222 =
12111
500
Mixed number:
24
111
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 24.222 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
24.222 × 1000 = 24222
Step 3: Write as a fraction
24.222 =
24222
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 24222 and 1000.
GCD(24222, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
24222
1000
=
24222 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
12111
500
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