Converting 12.51472 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.51472 to a fraction

Result

12.51472 =
78217
6250
Mixed number:
12
3217
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.51472 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.51472 × 100000 = 1251472

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.51472 =

1251472
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1251472 and 100000.

GCD(1251472, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1251472
100000

=

1251472 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

78217
6250
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