Converting 12.459996 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.459996 to a fraction

Result

12.459996 =
3114999
250000
Mixed number:
12
114999
250000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.459996 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.459996 × 1000000 = 12459996

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.459996 =

12459996
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12459996 and 1000000.

GCD(12459996, 1000000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

12459996
1000000

=

12459996 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4

=

3114999
250000
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