Converting 12.973808 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.973808 to a fraction
Result
12.973808 =
810863
62500
Mixed number:
12
60863
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.973808 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.973808 × 1000000 = 12973808
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.973808 =
12973808
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12973808 and 1000000.
GCD(12973808, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12973808
1000000
=
12973808 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
810863
62500
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