Converting 12.083742 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.083742 to a fraction
Result
12.083742 =
6041871
500000
Mixed number:
12
41871
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.083742 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.083742 × 1000000 = 12083742
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.083742 =
12083742
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12083742 and 1000000.
GCD(12083742, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12083742
1000000
=
12083742 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
6041871
500000
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