Converting 12.301872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.301872 to a fraction
Result
12.301872 =
768867
62500
Mixed number:
12
18867
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.301872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.301872 × 1000000 = 12301872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.301872 =
12301872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12301872 and 1000000.
GCD(12301872, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12301872
1000000
=
12301872 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
768867
62500
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