Converting 12.40298 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.40298 to a fraction
Result
12.40298 =
620149
50000
Mixed number:
12
20149
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.40298 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.40298 × 100000 = 1240298
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.40298 =
1240298
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1240298 and 100000.
GCD(1240298, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1240298
100000
=
1240298 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
620149
50000
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