Converting 12.548 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.548 to a fraction
Result
12.548 =
3137
250
Mixed number:
12
137
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.548 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.548 × 1000 = 12548
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.548 =
12548
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12548 and 1000.
GCD(12548, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12548
1000
=
12548 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
3137
250
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