Converting 15.974816 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.974816 to a fraction

Result

15.974816 =
499213
31250
Mixed number:
15
30463
31250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.974816 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.974816 × 1000000 = 15974816

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.974816 =

15974816
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15974816 and 1000000.

GCD(15974816, 1000000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

15974816
1000000

=

15974816 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32

=

499213
31250
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