Converting 12.20298 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.20298 to a fraction

Result

12.20298 =
610149
50000
Mixed number:
12
10149
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.20298 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.20298 × 100000 = 1220298

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.20298 =

1220298
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1220298 and 100000.

GCD(1220298, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1220298
100000

=

1220298 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

610149
50000
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