Converting 12.725 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.725 to a fraction
Result
12.725 =
509
40
Mixed number:
12
29
40
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.725 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.725 × 1000 = 12725
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.725 =
12725
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12725 and 1000.
GCD(12725, 1000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12725
1000
=
12725 ÷ 25
1000 ÷ 25
=
509
40
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