Converting 3.12987 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.12987 to a fraction

Result

3.12987 =
312987
100000
Mixed number:
3
12987
100000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.12987 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.12987 × 100000 = 312987

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.12987 =

312987
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 312987 and 100000.

GCD(312987, 100000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

312987
100000

=

312987 ÷ 1
100000 ÷ 1

=

312987
100000
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