Converting 12.54864 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.54864 to a fraction
Result
12.54864 =
78429
6250
Mixed number:
12
3429
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.54864 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.54864 × 100000 = 1254864
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.54864 =
1254864
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1254864 and 100000.
GCD(1254864, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1254864
100000
=
1254864 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
78429
6250
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