Converting 12.97408 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.97408 to a fraction
Result
12.97408 =
40544
3125
Mixed number:
12
3044
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.97408 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.97408 × 100000 = 1297408
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.97408 =
1297408
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1297408 and 100000.
GCD(1297408, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1297408
100000
=
1297408 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
40544
3125
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