Converting 12.435 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.435 to a fraction

Result

12.435 =
2487
200
Mixed number:
12
87
200

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.435 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.435 × 1000 = 12435

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.435 =

12435
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12435 and 1000.

GCD(12435, 1000) = 5

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

12435
1000

=

12435 ÷ 5
1000 ÷ 5

=

2487
200
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