Converting 15.436 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.436 to a fraction
Result
15.436 =
3859
250
Mixed number:
15
109
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.436 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.436 × 1000 = 15436
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.436 =
15436
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15436 and 1000.
GCD(15436, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15436
1000
=
15436 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
3859
250
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