Converting 12.15456 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.15456 to a fraction
Result
12.15456 =
37983
3125
Mixed number:
12
483
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.15456 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.15456 × 100000 = 1215456
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.15456 =
1215456
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1215456 and 100000.
GCD(1215456, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1215456
100000
=
1215456 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
37983
3125
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