Converting 12.56804 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.56804 to a fraction

Result

12.56804 =
314201
25000
Mixed number:
12
14201
25000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.56804 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.56804 × 100000 = 1256804

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.56804 =

1256804
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1256804 and 100000.

GCD(1256804, 100000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1256804
100000

=

1256804 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4

=

314201
25000
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