Converting 12.98768 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.98768 to a fraction
Result
12.98768 =
81173
6250
Mixed number:
12
6173
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.98768 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.98768 × 100000 = 1298768
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.98768 =
1298768
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1298768 and 100000.
GCD(1298768, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1298768
100000
=
1298768 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
81173
6250
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