Converting 15.82896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.82896 to a fraction
Result
15.82896 =
98931
6250
Mixed number:
15
5181
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.82896 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.82896 × 100000 = 1582896
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.82896 =
1582896
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1582896 and 100000.
GCD(1582896, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1582896
100000
=
1582896 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
98931
6250
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