Converting 15.8272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.8272 to a fraction
Result
15.8272 =
9892
625
Mixed number:
15
517
625
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.8272 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.8272 × 10000 = 158272
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.8272 =
158272
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 158272 and 10000.
GCD(158272, 10000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
158272
10000
=
158272 ÷ 16
10000 ÷ 16
=
9892
625
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