Converting 12.97424 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.97424 to a fraction
Result
12.97424 =
81089
6250
Mixed number:
12
6089
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.97424 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.97424 × 100000 = 1297424
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.97424 =
1297424
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1297424 and 100000.
GCD(1297424, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1297424
100000
=
1297424 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
81089
6250
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