Converting 12.4246 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.4246 to a fraction

Result

12.4246 =
62123
5000
Mixed number:
12
2123
5000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.4246 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.4246 × 10000 = 124246

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.4246 =

124246
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 124246 and 10000.

GCD(124246, 10000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

124246
10000

=

124246 ÷ 2
10000 ÷ 2

=

62123
5000
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