Converting 12.73 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.73 to a fraction

Result

12.73 =
1273
100
Mixed number:
12
73
100

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.73 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.73 × 100 = 1273

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.73 =

1273
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1273 and 100.

GCD(1273, 100) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1273
100

=

1273 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1

=

1273
100
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