Converting 12.226 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.226 to a fraction
Result
12.226 =
6113
500
Mixed number:
12
113
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.226 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.226 × 1000 = 12226
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.226 =
12226
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12226 and 1000.
GCD(12226, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12226
1000
=
12226 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
6113
500
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