Converting 15.887256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.887256 to a fraction
Result
15.887256 =
1985907
125000
Mixed number:
15
110907
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.887256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.887256 × 1000000 = 15887256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.887256 =
15887256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15887256 and 1000000.
GCD(15887256, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15887256
1000000
=
15887256 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
1985907
125000
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