Converting 15.535 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.535 to a fraction
Result
15.535 =
3107
200
Mixed number:
15
107
200
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.535 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.535 × 1000 = 15535
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.535 =
15535
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15535 and 1000.
GCD(15535, 1000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15535
1000
=
15535 ÷ 5
1000 ÷ 5
=
3107
200
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