Converting 12.257472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.257472 to a fraction
Result
12.257472 =
191523
15625
Mixed number:
12
4023
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.257472 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.257472 × 1000000 = 12257472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.257472 =
12257472
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12257472 and 1000000.
GCD(12257472, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12257472
1000000
=
12257472 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
191523
15625
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