Converting 3.1 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.1 to a fraction
Result
3.1 =
31
10
Mixed number:
3
1
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.1 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.1 × 10 = 31
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.1 =
31
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 31 and 10.
GCD(31, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
31
10
=
31 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
31
10
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