Converting 15.96848 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.96848 to a fraction
Result
15.96848 =
99803
6250
Mixed number:
15
6053
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.96848 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.96848 × 100000 = 1596848
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.96848 =
1596848
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1596848 and 100000.
GCD(1596848, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1596848
100000
=
1596848 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
99803
6250
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