Converting 12.31216 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.31216 to a fraction
Result
12.31216 =
76951
6250
Mixed number:
12
1951
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.31216 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.31216 × 100000 = 1231216
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.31216 =
1231216
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1231216 and 100000.
GCD(1231216, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1231216
100000
=
1231216 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
76951
6250
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