Converting 12.587736 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.587736 to a fraction
Result
12.587736 =
1573467
125000
Mixed number:
12
73467
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.587736 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.587736 × 1000000 = 12587736
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.587736 =
12587736
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12587736 and 1000000.
GCD(12587736, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12587736
1000000
=
12587736 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
1573467
125000
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