Converting 15.24402 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.24402 to a fraction
Result
15.24402 =
762201
50000
Mixed number:
15
12201
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.24402 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.24402 × 100000 = 1524402
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.24402 =
1524402
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1524402 and 100000.
GCD(1524402, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1524402
100000
=
1524402 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
762201
50000
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