Converting 12.138432 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.138432 to a fraction

Result

12.138432 =
189663
15625
Mixed number:
12
2163
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.138432 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.138432 × 1000000 = 12138432

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.138432 =

12138432
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12138432 and 1000000.

GCD(12138432, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

12138432
1000000

=

12138432 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

189663
15625
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