Converting 15.797312 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.797312 to a fraction
Result
15.797312 =
246833
15625
Mixed number:
15
12458
15625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.797312 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.797312 × 1000000 = 15797312
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.797312 =
15797312
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15797312 and 1000000.
GCD(15797312, 1000000) = 64
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15797312
1000000
=
15797312 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64
=
246833
15625
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