Converting 12.98002 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.98002 to a fraction
Result
12.98002 =
649001
50000
Mixed number:
12
49001
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.98002 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.98002 × 100000 = 1298002
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.98002 =
1298002
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1298002 and 100000.
GCD(1298002, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1298002
100000
=
1298002 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
649001
50000
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