Converting 7.21444 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 7.21444 to a fraction
Result
7.21444 =
180361
25000
Mixed number:
7
5361
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 7.21444 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
7.21444 × 100000 = 721444
Step 3: Write as a fraction
7.21444 =
721444
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 721444 and 100000.
GCD(721444, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
721444
100000
=
721444 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
180361
25000
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