Converting 12.596404 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.596404 to a fraction
Result
12.596404 =
3149101
250000
Mixed number:
12
149101
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.596404 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.596404 × 1000000 = 12596404
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.596404 =
12596404
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12596404 and 1000000.
GCD(12596404, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12596404
1000000
=
12596404 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
3149101
250000
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