Converting 15.77984 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.77984 to a fraction

Result

15.77984 =
49312
3125
Mixed number:
15
2437
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.77984 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.77984 × 100000 = 1577984

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.77984 =

1577984
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1577984 and 100000.

GCD(1577984, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1577984
100000

=

1577984 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

49312
3125
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