Converting 15.731256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.731256 to a fraction

Result

15.731256 =
1966407
125000
Mixed number:
15
91407
125000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.731256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.731256 × 1000000 = 15731256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.731256 =

15731256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15731256 and 1000000.

GCD(15731256, 1000000) = 8

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

15731256
1000000

=

15731256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8

=

1966407
125000
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