Converting 15.98272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.98272 to a fraction

Result

15.98272 =
49946
3125
Mixed number:
15
3071
3125

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 15.98272 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

15.98272 × 100000 = 1598272

Step 3: Write as a fraction

15.98272 =

1598272
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1598272 and 100000.

GCD(1598272, 100000) = 32

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1598272
100000

=

1598272 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32

=

49946
3125
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