Converting 12.85286 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.85286 to a fraction
Result
12.85286 =
642643
50000
Mixed number:
12
42643
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.85286 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.85286 × 100000 = 1285286
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.85286 =
1285286
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1285286 and 100000.
GCD(1285286, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1285286
100000
=
1285286 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
642643
50000
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