Converting 12.317538 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.317538 to a fraction
Result
12.317538 =
6158769
500000
Mixed number:
12
158769
500000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.317538 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.317538 × 1000000 = 12317538
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.317538 =
12317538
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12317538 and 1000000.
GCD(12317538, 1000000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12317538
1000000
=
12317538 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2
=
6158769
500000
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