How do I get mathematical answer as a whole number instead of numerator and denomintor?

I am calculating the co-ordinates and I am getting the answers as xL1 =

                          2232746079664914432/16414873036725325
 -5183899564262633692302747613221/36096687544692468638705254400

I want the answer as a whole number like the below:

136.0197
-143.6115

 instead of that fraction form. How do I get it?

[Geoff Hayes]

Try executing format short in the Command Window to change the format of the numbers. format rat, for format rational, may be the reason behind why you are observing the rational numbers. Out of curiosity, how was xL1 generated?

Answer 1

[Star Strider]

See the documentation for vpa and double (link at the end of the vpa page).

Answer 2

[Emmanuel]

double() gave mke the answer! thank you!

[Star Strider]

My pleasure!