Converting 12.638908 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.638908 to a fraction
Result
12.638908 =
3159727
250000
Mixed number:
12
159727
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.638908 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.638908 × 1000000 = 12638908
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.638908 =
12638908
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12638908 and 1000000.
GCD(12638908, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12638908
1000000
=
12638908 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
3159727
250000
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