Converting 15.66 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.66 to a fraction
Result
15.66 =
783
50
Mixed number:
15
33
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.66 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.66 × 100 = 1566
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.66 =
1566
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1566 and 100.
GCD(1566, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1566
100
=
1566 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
783
50
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