Converting 15.99936 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.99936 to a fraction
Result
15.99936 =
49998
3125
Mixed number:
15
3123
3125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.99936 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.99936 × 100000 = 1599936
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.99936 =
1599936
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1599936 and 100000.
GCD(1599936, 100000) = 32
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
1599936
100000
=
1599936 ÷ 32
100000 ÷ 32
=
49998
3125
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