Converting 15.40212 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.40212 to a fraction
Result
15.40212 =
385053
25000
Mixed number:
15
10053
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.40212 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.40212 × 100000 = 1540212
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.40212 =
1540212
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1540212 and 100000.
GCD(1540212, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1540212
100000
=
1540212 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
385053
25000
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