Converting 12.37196 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.37196 to a fraction
Result
12.37196 =
309299
25000
Mixed number:
12
9299
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.37196 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.37196 × 100000 = 1237196
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.37196 =
1237196
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1237196 and 100000.
GCD(1237196, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1237196
100000
=
1237196 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
309299
25000
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