Converting 15.83856 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.83856 to a fraction
Result
15.83856 =
98991
6250
Mixed number:
15
5241
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.83856 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.83856 × 100000 = 1583856
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.83856 =
1583856
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1583856 and 100000.
GCD(1583856, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1583856
100000
=
1583856 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
98991
6250
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