Converting 12.97832 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.97832 to a fraction
Result
12.97832 =
162229
12500
Mixed number:
12
12229
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.97832 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.97832 × 100000 = 1297832
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.97832 =
1297832
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1297832 and 100000.
GCD(1297832, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1297832
100000
=
1297832 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
162229
12500
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