Converting 27.3 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 27.3 to a fraction

Result

27.3 =
273
10
Mixed number:
27
3
10

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 27.3 has 1 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

27.3 × 10 = 273

Step 3: Write as a fraction

27.3 =

273
10

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 273 and 10.

GCD(273, 10) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

273
10

=

273 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1

=

273
10
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