Converting 12.972464 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.972464 to a fraction
Result
12.972464 =
810779
62500
Mixed number:
12
60779
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.972464 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.972464 × 1000000 = 12972464
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.972464 =
12972464
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12972464 and 1000000.
GCD(12972464, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12972464
1000000
=
12972464 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
810779
62500
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