Converting 12.37712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.37712 to a fraction
Result
12.37712 =
77357
6250
Mixed number:
12
2357
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.37712 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.37712 × 100000 = 1237712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.37712 =
1237712
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1237712 and 100000.
GCD(1237712, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1237712
100000
=
1237712 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
77357
6250
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