Converting 15.18312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.18312 to a fraction
Result
15.18312 =
189789
12500
Mixed number:
15
2289
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.18312 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.18312 × 100000 = 1518312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.18312 =
1518312
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1518312 and 100000.
GCD(1518312, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1518312
100000
=
1518312 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
189789
12500
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