Converting 12.159932 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.159932 to a fraction
Result
12.159932 =
3039983
250000
Mixed number:
12
39983
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.159932 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.159932 × 1000000 = 12159932
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.159932 =
12159932
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12159932 and 1000000.
GCD(12159932, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12159932
1000000
=
12159932 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
3039983
250000
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