Converting 15.406 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.406 to a fraction
Result
15.406 =
7703
500
Mixed number:
15
203
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.406 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.406 × 1000 = 15406
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.406 =
15406
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15406 and 1000.
GCD(15406, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15406
1000
=
15406 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
7703
500
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful
Common Fraction Conversions
Popular decimal to fraction conversions