Converting 15.40272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.40272 to a fraction
Result
15.40272 =
96267
6250
Mixed number:
15
2517
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.40272 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.40272 × 100000 = 1540272
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.40272 =
1540272
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1540272 and 100000.
GCD(1540272, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1540272
100000
=
1540272 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
96267
6250
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