Converting 15.146 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.146 to a fraction
Result
15.146 =
7573
500
Mixed number:
15
73
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.146 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.146 × 1000 = 15146
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.146 =
15146
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15146 and 1000.
GCD(15146, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15146
1000
=
15146 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
7573
500
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