Converting 12.21702 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.21702 to a fraction
Result
12.21702 =
610851
50000
Mixed number:
12
10851
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.21702 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.21702 × 100000 = 1221702
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.21702 =
1221702
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1221702 and 100000.
GCD(1221702, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1221702
100000
=
1221702 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
610851
50000
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