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Last updated on March 7th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fractions are one of these categories. A fraction is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2; the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 15.1875. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 15.1875 as a fraction will be 243/16.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 15.1875 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 15.1875 becomes 15.1875/1.
Step 2: To remove decimals from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10000 (because there are 4 decimal places). 15.1875/1 × 10000/10000 = 151875/10000
Step 3: Here 625 is the GCD of 151875 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 625. 151875/10000 = 243/16 Hence, 15.1875 is in the fractional form of 243/16.
Thus, 15.1875 can be written as a fraction 243/16.