Converting 12.265 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.265 to a fraction
Result
12.265 =
2453
200
Mixed number:
12
53
200
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.265 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.265 × 1000 = 12265
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.265 =
12265
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12265 and 1000.
GCD(12265, 1000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12265
1000
=
12265 ÷ 5
1000 ÷ 5
=
2453
200
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