Converting 15.55852 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.55852 to a fraction
Result
15.55852 =
388963
25000
Mixed number:
15
13963
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.55852 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.55852 × 100000 = 1555852
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.55852 =
1555852
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1555852 and 100000.
GCD(1555852, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1555852
100000
=
1555852 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
388963
25000
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