Converting 12.44 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.44 to a fraction
Result
12.44 =
311
25
Mixed number:
12
11
25
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.44 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.44 × 100 = 1244
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.44 =
1244
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1244 and 100.
GCD(1244, 100) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1244
100
=
1244 ÷ 4
100 ÷ 4
=
311
25
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