Converting 15.72272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.72272 to a fraction

Result

15.72272 =
98267
6250
Mixed number:
15
4517
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.72272 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.72272 × 100000 = 1572272

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.72272 =

1572272
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1572272 and 100000.

GCD(1572272, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1572272
100000

=

1572272 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

98267
6250
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