Converting 12.56006 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.56006 to a fraction

Result

12.56006 =
628003
50000
Mixed number:
12
28003
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.56006 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.56006 × 100000 = 1256006

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.56006 =

1256006
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1256006 and 100000.

GCD(1256006, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1256006
100000

=

1256006 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

628003
50000
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