Converting 15.997896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.997896 to a fraction
Result
15.997896 =
1999737
125000
Mixed number:
15
124737
125000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.997896 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.997896 × 1000000 = 15997896
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.997896 =
15997896
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15997896 and 1000000.
GCD(15997896, 1000000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15997896
1000000
=
15997896 ÷ 8
1000000 ÷ 8
=
1999737
125000
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