Converting 12.718784 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.718784 to a fraction
Result
12.718784 =
198731
15625
Mixed number:
12
11231
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.718784 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.718784 × 1000000 = 12718784
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.718784 =
12718784
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12718784 and 1000000.
GCD(12718784, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12718784
1000000
=
12718784 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
198731
15625
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