Converting 12.846256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.846256 to a fraction
Result
12.846256 =
802891
62500
Mixed number:
12
52891
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.846256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.846256 × 1000000 = 12846256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.846256 =
12846256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12846256 and 1000000.
GCD(12846256, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12846256
1000000
=
12846256 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
802891
62500
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