Converting 15.59872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.59872 to a fraction
Result
15.59872 =
48746
3125
Mixed number:
15
1871
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.59872 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.59872 × 100000 = 1559872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.59872 =
1559872
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1559872 and 100000.
GCD(1559872, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1559872
100000
=
1559872 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
48746
3125
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