15.875 as a Fraction

Converting 15.875 to a fraction requires multiplying 15.875/1 by 1000/1000 resulting into 15875/1000. This fraction can be further reduced to 127/8. This being an improper fraction it can also be written as a mixed number 15 7/8.

What Is 15.875 as a Fraction?

The value of 15.875 as a fraction is 127/8. This can be verified by using a calculator app on which you can divide 127 by 8, giving you the answer: 15.875.

How to Write 15.875 as a Fraction

Follow the next steps and learn how to turn a decimal into a fraction. In this case, we’ll show you how to write 15.875 as a simplified fraction:

1. Start with dividing 15.875 by 1. You can turn any number into a fraction by doing this.
   15.875 1
2. Then multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000. This is needed to get rid of the decimal point. Since 15.875 has three digits after the decimal point, you have to multiply it by 1000 (notice the three zeros).
   15.875 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   15875 1000
3. After calculating the Greatest Common Divisor of 15875 and 1000, which is 125, divide 15875 and 1000 by it (GCD).
   15875 ÷ 125 1000 ÷ 125
4. Finally, 15.875 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   127 8
5. When the numerator is greater than the denominator, we are talking about an improper fraction. In this case, we can also write 127/8 as a mixed number:
   15

   7 8