Converting 12.7128 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.7128 to a fraction
Result
12.7128 =
15891
1250
Mixed number:
12
891
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.7128 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.7128 × 10000 = 127128
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.7128 =
127128
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 127128 and 10000.
GCD(127128, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
127128
10000
=
127128 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
15891
1250
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