Converting 15.53712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.53712 to a fraction

Result

15.53712 =
97107
6250
Mixed number:
15
3357
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.53712 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.53712 × 100000 = 1553712

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.53712 =

1553712
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1553712 and 100000.

GCD(1553712, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1553712
100000

=

1553712 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

97107
6250
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