Converting 15.99932 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.99932 to a fraction
Result
15.99932 =
399983
25000
Mixed number:
15
24983
25000
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.99932 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.99932 × 100000 = 1599932
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.99932 =
1599932
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1599932 and 100000.
GCD(1599932, 100000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1599932
100000
=
1599932 ÷ 4
100000 ÷ 4
=
399983
25000
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