Converting 15.720144 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.720144 to a fraction
Result
15.720144 =
982509
62500
Mixed number:
15
45009
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.720144 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.720144 × 1000000 = 15720144
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.720144 =
15720144
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15720144 and 1000000.
GCD(15720144, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15720144
1000000
=
15720144 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
982509
62500
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