Converting 12.58312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.58312 to a fraction
Result
12.58312 =
157289
12500
Mixed number:
12
7289
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.58312 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.58312 × 100000 = 1258312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.58312 =
1258312
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1258312 and 100000.
GCD(1258312, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1258312
100000
=
1258312 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
157289
12500
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