Converting 15.57712 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.57712 to a fraction
Result
15.57712 =
97357
6250
Mixed number:
15
3607
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.57712 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.57712 × 100000 = 1557712
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.57712 =
1557712
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1557712 and 100000.
GCD(1557712, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1557712
100000
=
1557712 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
97357
6250
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