Converting 12.004 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.004 to a fraction
Result
12.004 =
3001
250
Mixed number:
12
1
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.004 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.004 × 1000 = 12004
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.004 =
12004
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12004 and 1000.
GCD(12004, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12004
1000
=
12004 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
3001
250
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