Converting 15.996 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.996 to a fraction
Result
15.996 =
3999
250
Mixed number:
15
249
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.996 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.996 × 1000 = 15996
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.996 =
15996
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15996 and 1000.
GCD(15996, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15996
1000
=
15996 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
3999
250
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