Converting 15.2975 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.2975 to a fraction
Result
15.2975 =
6119
400
Mixed number:
15
119
400
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.2975 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.2975 × 10000 = 152975
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.2975 =
152975
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 152975 and 10000.
GCD(152975, 10000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
152975
10000
=
152975 ÷ 25
10000 ÷ 25
=
6119
400
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