Converting 15.142 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.142 to a fraction
Result
15.142 =
7571
500
Mixed number:
15
71
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.142 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.142 × 1000 = 15142
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.142 =
15142
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15142 and 1000.
GCD(15142, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15142
1000
=
15142 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
7571
500
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