Converting 12.724704 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.724704 to a fraction
Result
12.724704 =
397647
31250
Mixed number:
12
22647
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.724704 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.724704 × 1000000 = 12724704
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.724704 =
12724704
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12724704 and 1000000.
GCD(12724704, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12724704
1000000
=
12724704 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
397647
31250
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