Converting 27.1 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 27.1 to a fraction
Result
27.1 =
271
10
Mixed number:
27
1
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 27.1 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
27.1 × 10 = 271
Step 3: Write as a fraction
27.1 =
271
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 271 and 10.
GCD(271, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
271
10
=
271 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
271
10
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