Converting 12.742384 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.742384 to a fraction
Result
12.742384 =
796399
62500
Mixed number:
12
46399
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.742384 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.742384 × 1000000 = 12742384
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.742384 =
12742384
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12742384 and 1000000.
GCD(12742384, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12742384
1000000
=
12742384 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
796399
62500
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