Converting 11.96218 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 11.96218 to a fraction

Result

11.96218 =
598109
50000
Mixed number:
11
48109
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 11.96218 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

11.96218 × 100000 = 1196218

Step 3: Write as a fraction

11.96218 =

1196218
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1196218 and 100000.

GCD(1196218, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1196218
100000

=

1196218 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

598109
50000
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