Converting 15.81 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.81 to a fraction
Result
15.81 =
1581
100
Mixed number:
15
81
100
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.81 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.81 × 100 = 1581
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.81 =
1581
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1581 and 100.
GCD(1581, 100) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1581
100
=
1581 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1
=
1581
100
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful
Common Fraction Conversions
Popular decimal to fraction conversions