Converting 15.99248 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.99248 to a fraction
Result
15.99248 =
99953
6250
Mixed number:
15
6203
6250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.99248 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.99248 × 100000 = 1599248
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.99248 =
1599248
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1599248 and 100000.
GCD(1599248, 100000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1599248
100000
=
1599248 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16
=
99953
6250
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