Converting 12.3808 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.3808 to a fraction
Result
12.3808 =
7738
625
Mixed number:
12
238
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.3808 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.3808 × 10000 = 123808
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.3808 =
123808
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 123808 and 10000.
GCD(123808, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
123808
10000
=
123808 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
7738
625
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