Converting 15.999024 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.999024 to a fraction
Result
15.999024 =
999939
62500
Mixed number:
15
62439
62500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.999024 has 6 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.999024 × 1000000 = 15999024
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.999024 =
15999024
1000000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15999024 and 1000000.
GCD(15999024, 1000000) = 16
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15999024
1000000
=
15999024 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16
=
999939
62500
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