Converting 15.2212 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.2212 to a fraction
Result
15.2212 =
38053
2500
Mixed number:
15
553
2500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.2212 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.2212 × 10000 = 152212
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.2212 =
152212
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 152212 and 10000.
GCD(152212, 10000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
152212
10000
=
152212 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4
=
38053
2500
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