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3.15 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.15 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
3.15
63
20

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    3.15 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    3.15 × 102 = 315
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    315
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 315 and 100

    GCD = 5

    Numerator:

    315 5 = 63

    Denominator:

    100 5 = 20
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 3.15 as a fraction is:

    63
    20
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:3.15
Fraction Form:63/20
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:3
Decimal Part:0.15
Simplified By:GCD of 5
Percentage:315.00%
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Real-World Examples of 3.15
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 3.15 represents 3 whole units plus 0.1499999999999999 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 3.15 meters equals 3 meters and 14.999999999999991 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 3.15 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 63/20 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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