Converting 15.87404 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.87404 to a fraction
Result
15.87404 =
396851
25000
Mixed number:
15
21851
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.87404 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.87404 × 100000 = 1587404
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.87404 =
1587404
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1587404 and 100000.
GCD(1587404, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1587404
100000
=
1587404 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
396851
25000
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