Converting 12.872068 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.872068 to a fraction
Result
12.872068 =
3218017
250000
Mixed number:
12
218017
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.872068 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.872068 × 1000000 = 12872068
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.872068 =
12872068
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12872068 and 1000000.
GCD(12872068, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12872068
1000000
=
12872068 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
3218017
250000
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