Converting 12.78404 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.78404 to a fraction
Result
12.78404 =
319601
25000
Mixed number:
12
19601
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.78404 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.78404 × 100000 = 1278404
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.78404 =
1278404
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1278404 and 100000.
GCD(1278404, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1278404
100000
=
1278404 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
319601
25000
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