Converting 12.724672 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.724672 to a fraction
Result
12.724672 =
198823
15625
Mixed number:
12
11323
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.724672 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.724672 × 1000000 = 12724672
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.724672 =
12724672
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12724672 and 1000000.
GCD(12724672, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12724672
1000000
=
12724672 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
198823
15625
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