Converting 12.79932 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.79932 to a fraction
Result
12.79932 =
319983
25000
Mixed number:
12
19983
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.79932 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.79932 × 100000 = 1279932
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.79932 =
1279932
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1279932 and 100000.
GCD(1279932, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1279932
100000
=
1279932 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
319983
25000
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