Converting 12.42922 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.42922 to a fraction

Result

12.42922 =
621461
50000
Mixed number:
12
21461
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.42922 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.42922 × 100000 = 1242922

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.42922 =

1242922
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1242922 and 100000.

GCD(1242922, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1242922
100000

=

1242922 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

621461
50000
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