Converting 15.542 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.542 to a fraction

Result

15.542 =
7771
500
Mixed number:
15
271
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.542 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.542 × 1000 = 15542

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.542 =

15542
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15542 and 1000.

GCD(15542, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

15542
1000

=

15542 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

7771
500
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