Converting 15.986656 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.986656 to a fraction
Result
15.986656 =
499583
31250
Mixed number:
15
30833
31250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.986656 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.986656 × 1000000 = 15986656
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.986656 =
15986656
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15986656 and 1000000.
GCD(15986656, 1000000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15986656
1000000
=
15986656 ÷ 32
1000000 ÷ 32
=
499583
31250
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