Converting 12.20256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.20256 to a fraction
Result
12.20256 =
38133
3125
Mixed number:
12
633
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.20256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.20256 × 100000 = 1220256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.20256 =
1220256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1220256 and 100000.
GCD(1220256, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1220256
100000
=
1220256 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
38133
3125
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