Converting 15.225 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.225 to a fraction
Result
15.225 =
609
40
Mixed number:
15
9
40
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.225 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.225 × 1000 = 15225
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.225 =
15225
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15225 and 1000.
GCD(15225, 1000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15225
1000
=
15225 ÷ 25
1000 ÷ 25
=
609
40
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