Converting 15.83718 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.83718 to a fraction
Result
15.83718 =
791859
50000
Mixed number:
15
41859
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.83718 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.83718 × 100000 = 1583718
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.83718 =
1583718
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1583718 and 100000.
GCD(1583718, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1583718
100000
=
1583718 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
791859
50000
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