Converting 12.2712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.2712 to a fraction
Result
12.2712 =
15339
1250
Mixed number:
12
339
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.2712 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.2712 × 10000 = 122712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.2712 =
122712
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 122712 and 10000.
GCD(122712, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
122712
10000
=
122712 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
15339
1250
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