Converting 15.970256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.970256 to a fraction
Result
15.970256 =
998141
62500
Mixed number:
15
60641
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.970256 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.970256 × 1000000 = 15970256
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.970256 =
15970256
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15970256 and 1000000.
GCD(15970256, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15970256
1000000
=
15970256 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
998141
62500
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