Converting 15.89 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.89 to a fraction
Result
15.89 =
1589
100
Mixed number:
15
89
100
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.89 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.89 × 100 = 1589
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.89 =
1589
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1589 and 100.
GCD(1589, 100) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1589
100
=
1589 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1
=
1589
100
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