Converting 12.452 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.452 to a fraction
Result
12.452 =
3113
250
Mixed number:
12
113
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.452 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.452 × 1000 = 12452
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.452 =
12452
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12452 and 1000.
GCD(12452, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12452
1000
=
12452 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
3113
250
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful
Common Fraction Conversions
Popular decimal to fraction conversions