Converting 12.17502 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.17502 to a fraction
Result
12.17502 =
608751
50000
Mixed number:
12
8751
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.17502 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.17502 × 100000 = 1217502
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.17502 =
1217502
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1217502 and 100000.
GCD(1217502, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1217502
100000
=
1217502 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
608751
50000
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