Converting 15.85806 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.85806 to a fraction
Result
15.85806 =
792903
50000
Mixed number:
15
42903
50000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.85806 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.85806 × 100000 = 1585806
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.85806 =
1585806
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1585806 and 100000.
GCD(1585806, 100000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1585806
100000
=
1585806 ÷ 2
100000 ÷ 2
=
792903
50000
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