Converting 15.77962 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.77962 to a fraction
Result
15.77962 =
788981
50000
Mixed number:
15
38981
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.77962 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.77962 × 100000 = 1577962
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.77962 =
1577962
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1577962 and 100000.
GCD(1577962, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1577962
100000
=
1577962 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
788981
50000
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