Converting 15.95968 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.95968 to a fraction
Result
15.95968 =
49874
3125
Mixed number:
15
2999
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.95968 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.95968 × 100000 = 1595968
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.95968 =
1595968
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1595968 and 100000.
GCD(1595968, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1595968
100000
=
1595968 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
49874
3125
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