Converting 12.15625 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.15625 to a fraction

Result

12.15625 =
389
32
Mixed number:
12
5
32

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.15625 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.15625 × 100000 = 1215625

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.15625 =

1215625
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1215625 and 100000.

GCD(1215625, 100000) = 3125

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1215625
100000

=

1215625 ÷ 3125
100000 ÷ 3125

=

389
32
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