Converting 12.39832 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.39832 to a fraction
Result
12.39832 =
154979
12500
Mixed number:
12
4979
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.39832 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.39832 × 100000 = 1239832
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.39832 =
1239832
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1239832 and 100000.
GCD(1239832, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1239832
100000
=
1239832 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
154979
12500
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