Converting 12.55762 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.55762 to a fraction
Result
12.55762 =
627881
50000
Mixed number:
12
27881
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.55762 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.55762 × 100000 = 1255762
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.55762 =
1255762
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1255762 and 100000.
GCD(1255762, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1255762
100000
=
1255762 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
627881
50000
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