Converting 15.62144 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.62144 to a fraction
Result
15.62144 =
48817
3125
Mixed number:
15
1942
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.62144 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.62144 × 100000 = 1562144
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.62144 =
1562144
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1562144 and 100000.
GCD(1562144, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1562144
100000
=
1562144 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
48817
3125
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