Converting 2.81 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 2.81 to a fraction

Result

2.81 =
281
100
Mixed number:
2
81
100

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 2.81 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

2.81 × 100 = 281

Step 3: Write as a fraction

2.81 =

281
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 281 and 100.

GCD(281, 100) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

281
100

=

281 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1

=

281
100
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