Converting 15.56048 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.56048 to a fraction

Result

15.56048 =
97253
6250
Mixed number:
15
3503
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.56048 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.56048 × 100000 = 1556048

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.56048 =

1556048
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1556048 and 100000.

GCD(1556048, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1556048
100000

=

1556048 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

97253
6250
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