Converting 12.712224 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.712224 to a fraction
Result
12.712224 =
397257
31250
Mixed number:
12
22257
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.712224 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.712224 × 1000000 = 12712224
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.712224 =
12712224
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12712224 and 1000000.
GCD(12712224, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12712224
1000000
=
12712224 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
397257
31250
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