Converting 12.31808 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.31808 to a fraction
Result
12.31808 =
38494
3125
Mixed number:
12
994
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.31808 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.31808 × 100000 = 1231808
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.31808 =
1231808
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1231808 and 100000.
GCD(1231808, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1231808
100000
=
1231808 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
38494
3125
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