Converting 12.61875 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.61875 to a fraction
Result
12.61875 =
2019
160
Mixed number:
12
99
160
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.61875 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.61875 × 100000 = 1261875
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.61875 =
1261875
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1261875 and 100000.
GCD(1261875, 100000) = 625
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1261875
100000
=
1261875 ÷ 625
100000 ÷ 625
=
2019
160
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