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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