Converting 12.18802 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.18802 to a fraction
Result
12.18802 =
609401
50000
Mixed number:
12
9401
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.18802 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.18802 × 100000 = 1218802
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.18802 =
1218802
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1218802 and 100000.
GCD(1218802, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1218802
100000
=
1218802 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
609401
50000
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