Converting 15.721248 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.721248 to a fraction
Result
15.721248 =
491289
31250
Mixed number:
15
22539
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.721248 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.721248 × 1000000 = 15721248
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.721248 =
15721248
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15721248 and 1000000.
GCD(15721248, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15721248
1000000
=
15721248 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
491289
31250
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