Converting 15.7 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.7 to a fraction
Result
15.7 =
157
10
Mixed number:
15
7
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.7 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.7 × 10 = 157
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.7 =
157
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 157 and 10.
GCD(157, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
157
10
=
157 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
157
10
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