Converting 3.15 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.15 to a fraction
Result
3.15 =
63
20
Mixed number:
3
3
20
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.15 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.15 × 100 = 315
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.15 =
315
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 315 and 100.
GCD(315, 100) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
315
100
=
315 ÷ 5
100 ÷ 5
=
63
20
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