Converting 15.23238 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.23238 to a fraction

Result

15.23238 =
761619
50000
Mixed number:
15
11619
50000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.23238 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.23238 × 100000 = 1523238

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.23238 =

1523238
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1523238 and 100000.

GCD(1523238, 100000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1523238
100000

=

1523238 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2

=

761619
50000
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