Converting 15.48928 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.48928 to a fraction

Result

15.48928 =
48404
3125
Mixed number:
15
1529
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.48928 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.48928 × 100000 = 1548928

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.48928 =

1548928
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1548928 and 100000.

GCD(1548928, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1548928
100000

=

1548928 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

48404
3125
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