Converting 12.436 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.436 to a fraction
Result
12.436 =
3109
250
Mixed number:
12
109
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.436 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.436 × 1000 = 12436
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.436 =
12436
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12436 and 1000.
GCD(12436, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12436
1000
=
12436 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
3109
250
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