Converting 15.97012 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.97012 to a fraction

Result

15.97012 =
399253
25000
Mixed number:
15
24253
25000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.97012 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.97012 × 100000 = 1597012

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.97012 =

1597012
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1597012 and 100000.

GCD(1597012, 100000) = 4

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1597012
100000

=

1597012 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4

=

399253
25000
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