Converting 2.15696 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.15696 to a fraction

Result

2.15696 =
13481
6250
Mixed number:
2
981
6250

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.15696 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.15696 × 100000 = 215696

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.15696 =

215696
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 215696 and 100000.

GCD(215696, 100000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

215696
100000

=

215696 ÷ 16
100000 ÷ 16

=

13481
6250
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