Converting 12.506 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.506 to a fraction

Result

12.506 =
6253
500
Mixed number:
12
253
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.506 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.506 × 1000 = 12506

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.506 =

12506
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12506 and 1000.

GCD(12506, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

12506
1000

=

12506 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

6253
500
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