Converting 12.55375 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.55375 to a fraction
Result
12.55375 =
10043
800
Mixed number:
12
443
800
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.55375 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.55375 × 100000 = 1255375
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.55375 =
1255375
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1255375 and 100000.
GCD(1255375, 100000) = 125
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1255375
100000
=
1255375 ÷ 125
100000 ÷ 125
=
10043
800
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