Converting 15.2944 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.2944 to a fraction
Result
15.2944 =
9559
625
Mixed number:
15
184
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.2944 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.2944 × 10000 = 152944
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.2944 =
152944
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 152944 and 10000.
GCD(152944, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
152944
10000
=
152944 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
9559
625
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