Converting 12.55888 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.55888 to a fraction

Result

12.55888 =
78493
6250
Mixed number:
12
3493
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.55888 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.55888 × 100000 = 1255888

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.55888 =

1255888
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1255888 and 100000.

GCD(1255888, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1255888
100000

=

1255888 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

78493
6250
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