Converting 15.724656 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.724656 to a fraction
Result
15.724656 =
982791
62500
Mixed number:
15
45291
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.724656 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.724656 × 1000000 = 15724656
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.724656 =
15724656
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15724656 and 1000000.
GCD(15724656, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15724656
1000000
=
15724656 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
982791
62500
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