Converting 15.422 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.422 to a fraction
Result
15.422 =
7711
500
Mixed number:
15
211
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.422 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.422 × 1000 = 15422
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.422 =
15422
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15422 and 1000.
GCD(15422, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15422
1000
=
15422 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
7711
500
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