Converting 12.23696 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.23696 to a fraction
Result
12.23696 =
76481
6250
Mixed number:
12
1481
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.23696 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.23696 × 100000 = 1223696
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.23696 =
1223696
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1223696 and 100000.
GCD(1223696, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1223696
100000
=
1223696 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
76481
6250
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