Converting 15.56144 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.56144 to a fraction
Result
15.56144 =
97259
6250
Mixed number:
15
3509
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.56144 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.56144 × 100000 = 1556144
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.56144 =
1556144
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1556144 and 100000.
GCD(1556144, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1556144
100000
=
1556144 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
97259
6250
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