Converting 15.788248 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.788248 to a fraction
Result
15.788248 =
1973531
125000
Mixed number:
15
98531
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.788248 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.788248 × 1000000 = 15788248
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.788248 =
15788248
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15788248 and 1000000.
GCD(15788248, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15788248
1000000
=
15788248 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
1973531
125000
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