Converting 12.295256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.295256 to a fraction
Result
12.295256 =
1536907
125000
Mixed number:
12
36907
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.295256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.295256 × 1000000 = 12295256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.295256 =
12295256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12295256 and 1000000.
GCD(12295256, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12295256
1000000
=
12295256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
1536907
125000
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