Converting 12.685256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.685256 to a fraction

Result

12.685256 =
1585657
125000
Mixed number:
12
85657
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.685256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.685256 × 1000000 = 12685256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.685256 =

12685256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12685256 and 1000000.

GCD(12685256, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

12685256
1000000

=

12685256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

1585657
125000
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