Converting 12.21438 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.21438 to a fraction
Result
12.21438 =
610719
50000
Mixed number:
12
10719
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.21438 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.21438 × 100000 = 1221438
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.21438 =
1221438
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1221438 and 100000.
GCD(1221438, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1221438
100000
=
1221438 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
610719
50000
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