Converting 15.968048 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.968048 to a fraction
Result
15.968048 =
998003
62500
Mixed number:
15
60503
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.968048 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.968048 × 1000000 = 15968048
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.968048 =
15968048
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15968048 and 1000000.
GCD(15968048, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15968048
1000000
=
15968048 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
998003
62500
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