Converting 12.237472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.237472 to a fraction
Result
12.237472 =
382421
31250
Mixed number:
12
7421
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.237472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.237472 × 1000000 = 12237472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.237472 =
12237472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12237472 and 1000000.
GCD(12237472, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12237472
1000000
=
12237472 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
382421
31250
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