Converting 12.43802 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.43802 to a fraction
Result
12.43802 =
621901
50000
Mixed number:
12
21901
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.43802 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.43802 × 100000 = 1243802
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.43802 =
1243802
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1243802 and 100000.
GCD(1243802, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1243802
100000
=
1243802 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
621901
50000
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