Converting 15.778 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.778 to a fraction

Result

15.778 =
7889
500
Mixed number:
15
389
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.778 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.778 × 1000 = 15778

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.778 =

15778
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15778 and 1000.

GCD(15778, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

15778
1000

=

15778 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

7889
500
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