Converting 12.97968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.97968 to a fraction

Result

12.97968 =
81123
6250
Mixed number:
12
6123
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 12.97968 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

12.97968 × 100000 = 1297968

Step 3: Write as a fraction

12.97968 =

1297968
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1297968 and 100000.

GCD(1297968, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1297968
100000

=

1297968 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

81123
6250
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