Converting 15.2612 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.2612 to a fraction

Result

15.2612 =
38153
2500
Mixed number:
15
653
2500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.2612 has 4 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.2612 × 10000 = 152612

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.2612 =

152612
10000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 152612 and 10000.

GCD(152612, 10000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

152612
10000

=

152612 ÷ 4
10000 ÷ 4

=

38153
2500
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