Converting 15.62384 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.62384 to a fraction
Result
15.62384 =
97649
6250
Mixed number:
15
3899
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.62384 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.62384 × 100000 = 1562384
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.62384 =
1562384
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1562384 and 100000.
GCD(1562384, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1562384
100000
=
1562384 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
97649
6250
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