Converting 12.46 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.46 to a fraction
Result
12.46 =
623
50
Mixed number:
12
23
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.46 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.46 × 100 = 1246
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.46 =
1246
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1246 and 100.
GCD(1246, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1246
100
=
1246 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
623
50
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful
Common Fraction Conversions
Popular decimal to fraction conversions