Converting 15.96448 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.96448 to a fraction
Result
15.96448 =
49889
3125
Mixed number:
15
3014
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.96448 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.96448 × 100000 = 1596448
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.96448 =
1596448
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1596448 and 100000.
GCD(1596448, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1596448
100000
=
1596448 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
49889
3125
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