Converting 15.504256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.504256 to a fraction
Result
15.504256 =
242254
15625
Mixed number:
15
7879
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.504256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.504256 × 1000000 = 15504256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.504256 =
15504256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15504256 and 1000000.
GCD(15504256, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15504256
1000000
=
15504256 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
242254
15625
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