Converting 3.22 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.22 to a fraction
Result
3.22 =
161
50
Mixed number:
3
11
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.22 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.22 × 100 = 322
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.22 =
322
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 322 and 100.
GCD(322, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
322
100
=
322 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
161
50
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