Converting 15.58256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.58256 to a fraction
Result
15.58256 =
97391
6250
Mixed number:
15
3641
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.58256 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.58256 × 100000 = 1558256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.58256 =
1558256
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1558256 and 100000.
GCD(1558256, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1558256
100000
=
1558256 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
97391
6250
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