Converting 15.2296 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.2296 to a fraction
Result
15.2296 =
19037
1250
Mixed number:
15
287
1250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.2296 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.2296 × 10000 = 152296
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.2296 =
152296
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 152296 and 10000.
GCD(152296, 10000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
152296
10000
=
152296 ÷ 8
10000 ÷ 8
=
19037
1250
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