Converting 15.86768 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.86768 to a fraction
Result
15.86768 =
99173
6250
Mixed number:
15
5423
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.86768 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.86768 × 100000 = 1586768
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.86768 =
1586768
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1586768 and 100000.
GCD(1586768, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1586768
100000
=
1586768 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
99173
6250
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