Converting 12.55582 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.55582 to a fraction
Result
12.55582 =
627791
50000
Mixed number:
12
27791
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.55582 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.55582 × 100000 = 1255582
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.55582 =
1255582
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1255582 and 100000.
GCD(1255582, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1255582
100000
=
1255582 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
627791
50000
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