Converting 12.997816 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 12.997816 to a fraction
Result
12.997816 =
1624727
125000
Mixed number:
12
124727
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 12.997816 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
12.997816 × 1000000 = 12997816
Step 3: Write as a fraction
12.997816 =
12997816
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12997816 and 1000000.
GCD(12997816, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
12997816
1000000
=
12997816 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
1624727
125000
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