Converting 15.288 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.288 to a fraction
Result
15.288 =
1911
125
Mixed number:
15
36
125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.288 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.288 × 1000 = 15288
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.288 =
15288
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15288 and 1000.
GCD(15288, 1000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15288
1000
=
15288 ÷ 8
1000 ÷ 8
=
1911
125
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