Converting 0.322 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.322 to a fraction

Result

0.322 =
161
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 0.322 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

0.322 × 1000 = 322

Step 3: Write as a fraction

0.322 =

322
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 322 and 1000.

GCD(322, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

322
1000

=

322 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

161
500
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