Converting 12.987204 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.987204 to a fraction
Result
12.987204 =
3246801
250000
Mixed number:
12
246801
250000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.987204 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.987204 × 1000000 = 12987204
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.987204 =
12987204
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12987204 and 1000000.
GCD(12987204, 1000000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12987204
1000000
=
12987204 ÷ 4
1000000 ÷ 4
=
3246801
250000
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