Converting 15.402 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.402 to a fraction
Result
15.402 =
7701
500
Mixed number:
15
201
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.402 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.402 × 1000 = 15402
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.402 =
15402
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15402 and 1000.
GCD(15402, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15402
1000
=
15402 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
7701
500
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