Converting 12.71204 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.71204 to a fraction
Result
12.71204 =
317801
25000
Mixed number:
12
17801
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.71204 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.71204 × 100000 = 1271204
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.71204 =
1271204
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1271204 and 100000.
GCD(1271204, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1271204
100000
=
1271204 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
317801
25000
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