Converting 12.39728 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.39728 to a fraction
Result
12.39728 =
77483
6250
Mixed number:
12
2483
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.39728 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.39728 × 100000 = 1239728
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.39728 =
1239728
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1239728 and 100000.
GCD(1239728, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1239728
100000
=
1239728 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
77483
6250
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