Converting 12.58738 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.58738 to a fraction
Result
12.58738 =
629369
50000
Mixed number:
12
29369
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.58738 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.58738 × 100000 = 1258738
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.58738 =
1258738
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1258738 and 100000.
GCD(1258738, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1258738
100000
=
1258738 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
629369
50000
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