3.18 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.18 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
3.18
159
50

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    3.18 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    3.18 × 102 = 318
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    318
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 318 and 100

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    318 2 = 159

    Denominator:

    100 2 = 50
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 3.18 as a fraction is:

    159
    50
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:3.18
Fraction Form:159/50
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:3
Decimal Part:0.18
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:318.00%
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Real-World Examples of 3.18
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 3.18 represents 3 whole units plus 0.18000000000000016 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 3.18 meters equals 3 meters and 18.000000000000014 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 3.18 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 159/50 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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