Converting 12.91996 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.91996 to a fraction
Result
12.91996 =
322999
25000
Mixed number:
12
22999
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.91996 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.91996 × 100000 = 1291996
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.91996 =
1291996
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1291996 and 100000.
GCD(1291996, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1291996
100000
=
1291996 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
322999
25000
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