Converting 15.46272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.46272 to a fraction

Result

15.46272 =
48321
3125
Mixed number:
15
1446
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.46272 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.46272 × 100000 = 1546272

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.46272 =

1546272
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1546272 and 100000.

GCD(1546272, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1546272
100000

=

1546272 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

48321
3125
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