Converting 15.83 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.83 to a fraction
Result
15.83 =
1583
100
Mixed number:
15
83
100
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.83 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.83 × 100 = 1583
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.83 =
1583
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1583 and 100.
GCD(1583, 100) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1583
100
=
1583 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1
=
1583
100
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