Converting 12.721408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.721408 to a fraction
Result
12.721408 =
198772
15625
Mixed number:
12
11272
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.721408 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.721408 × 1000000 = 12721408
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.721408 =
12721408
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12721408 and 1000000.
GCD(12721408, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12721408
1000000
=
12721408 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
198772
15625
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