Converting 15.96504 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.96504 to a fraction
Result
15.96504 =
199563
12500
Mixed number:
15
12063
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.96504 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.96504 × 100000 = 1596504
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.96504 =
1596504
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1596504 and 100000.
GCD(1596504, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1596504
100000
=
1596504 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
199563
12500
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