Converting 15.972 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.972 to a fraction
Result
15.972 =
3993
250
Mixed number:
15
243
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.972 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.972 × 1000 = 15972
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.972 =
15972
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15972 and 1000.
GCD(15972, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15972
1000
=
15972 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
3993
250
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