Converting 12.087956 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.087956 to a fraction
Result
12.087956 =
3021989
250000
Mixed number:
12
21989
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.087956 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.087956 × 1000000 = 12087956
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.087956 =
12087956
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12087956 and 1000000.
GCD(12087956, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12087956
1000000
=
12087956 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
3021989
250000
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