Converting 3.21712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.21712 to a fraction
Result
3.21712 =
20107
6250
Mixed number:
3
1357
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.21712 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.21712 × 100000 = 321712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.21712 =
321712
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 321712 and 100000.
GCD(321712, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
321712
100000
=
321712 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
20107
6250
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