Converting 12.19744 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.19744 to a fraction
Result
12.19744 =
38117
3125
Mixed number:
12
617
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.19744 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.19744 × 100000 = 1219744
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.19744 =
1219744
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1219744 and 100000.
GCD(1219744, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1219744
100000
=
1219744 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
38117
3125
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