Converting 12.97982 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.97982 to a fraction
Result
12.97982 =
648991
50000
Mixed number:
12
48991
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.97982 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.97982 × 100000 = 1297982
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.97982 =
1297982
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1297982 and 100000.
GCD(1297982, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1297982
100000
=
1297982 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
648991
50000
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