Converting 7.21408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.21408 to a fraction
Result
7.21408 =
22544
3125
Mixed number:
7
669
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.21408 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.21408 × 100000 = 721408
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.21408 =
721408
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 721408 and 100000.
GCD(721408, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
721408
100000
=
721408 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
22544
3125
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