Converting 12.20896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.20896 to a fraction
Result
12.20896 =
38153
3125
Mixed number:
12
653
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.20896 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.20896 × 100000 = 1220896
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.20896 =
1220896
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1220896 and 100000.
GCD(1220896, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1220896
100000
=
1220896 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
38153
3125
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