Converting 12.31472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.31472 to a fraction
Result
12.31472 =
76967
6250
Mixed number:
12
1967
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.31472 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.31472 × 100000 = 1231472
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.31472 =
1231472
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1231472 and 100000.
GCD(1231472, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1231472
100000
=
1231472 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
76967
6250
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