Converting 12.04246 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.04246 to a fraction
Result
12.04246 =
602123
50000
Mixed number:
12
2123
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.04246 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.04246 × 100000 = 1204246
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.04246 =
1204246
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1204246 and 100000.
GCD(1204246, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1204246
100000
=
1204246 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
602123
50000
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