Converting 12.245728 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.245728 to a fraction

Result

12.245728 =
382679
31250
Mixed number:
12
7679
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.245728 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.245728 × 1000000 = 12245728

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.245728 =

12245728
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12245728 and 1000000.

GCD(12245728, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

12245728
1000000

=

12245728 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

382679
31250
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