Converting 12.032872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.032872 to a fraction
Result
12.032872 =
1504109
125000
Mixed number:
12
4109
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.032872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.032872 × 1000000 = 12032872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.032872 =
12032872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12032872 and 1000000.
GCD(12032872, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12032872
1000000
=
12032872 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
1504109
125000
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