Converting 15.969 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.969 to a fraction

Result

15.969 =
15969
1000
Mixed number:
15
969
1000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.969 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.969 × 1000 = 15969

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.969 =

15969
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15969 and 1000.

GCD(15969, 1000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

15969
1000

=

15969 ÷ 1
1000 ÷ 1

=

15969
1000
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