Converting 12.46976 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.46976 to a fraction
Result
12.46976 =
38968
3125
Mixed number:
12
1468
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.46976 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.46976 × 100000 = 1246976
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.46976 =
1246976
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1246976 and 100000.
GCD(1246976, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1246976
100000
=
1246976 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
38968
3125
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