Converting 12.842144 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.842144 to a fraction
Result
12.842144 =
401317
31250
Mixed number:
12
26317
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.842144 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.842144 × 1000000 = 12842144
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.842144 =
12842144
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12842144 and 1000000.
GCD(12842144, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12842144
1000000
=
12842144 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
401317
31250
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