Converting 15.801872 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.801872 to a fraction
Result
15.801872 =
987617
62500
Mixed number:
15
50117
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.801872 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.801872 × 1000000 = 15801872
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.801872 =
15801872
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15801872 and 1000000.
GCD(15801872, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15801872
1000000
=
15801872 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
987617
62500
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