Converting 15.52496 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.52496 to a fraction
Result
15.52496 =
97031
6250
Mixed number:
15
3281
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.52496 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.52496 × 100000 = 1552496
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.52496 =
1552496
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1552496 and 100000.
GCD(1552496, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1552496
100000
=
1552496 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
97031
6250
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