Converting 15.8275 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.8275 to a fraction
Result
15.8275 =
6331
400
Mixed number:
15
331
400
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.8275 has 4 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 104 = 10000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.8275 × 10000 = 158275
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.8275 =
158275
10000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 158275 and 10000.
GCD(158275, 10000) = 25
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
158275
10000
=
158275 ÷ 25
10000 ÷ 25
=
6331
400
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