12.56 as a Fraction

Writing 12.56 as a fraction requires us to multiply 12.56/1 by 100/100 which will result in 1256/100. Reducing further we get the answer: 314/25. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 12 14/25.

Writing 12.56 as a fraction requires us to multiply 12.56/1 by 100/100 which will result in 1256/100. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 314/25.

What Is 12.56 as a Fraction?

12.56 as a fraction in lowest terms is 314/25. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 314 by 25 and you should get 12.56.

How to Work Out 12.56 as a Fraction

The simple steps below will help you convert a decimal into a fraction. In this example we’ll demonstrate how to write 12.56 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 12.56 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   12.56 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 100. Why 100? 12.56 has two digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 2 zeros (100).
   12.56 1

   ×

   100 100

   =

   1256 100
3. Divide 1256 and 100 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 4.
   1256 ÷ 4 100 ÷ 4
4. In conclusion, 12.56 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   314 25
5. Since 12.56 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 314/25 as a mixed number:
   12

   14 25