Converting 12.56972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.56972 to a fraction
Result
12.56972 =
314243
25000
Mixed number:
12
14243
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.56972 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.56972 × 100000 = 1256972
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.56972 =
1256972
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1256972 and 100000.
GCD(1256972, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1256972
100000
=
1256972 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
314243
25000
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