Converting 12.44286 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.44286 to a fraction

Result

12.44286 =
622143
50000
Mixed number:
12
22143
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.44286 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.44286 × 100000 = 1244286

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.44286 =

1244286
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1244286 and 100000.

GCD(1244286, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1244286
100000

=

1244286 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

622143
50000
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