Converting 3.221875 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.221875 to a fraction

Result

3.221875 =
1031
320
Mixed number:
3
71
320

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.221875 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.221875 × 1000000 = 3221875

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.221875 =

3221875
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3221875 and 1000000.

GCD(3221875, 1000000) = 3125

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3221875
1000000

=

3221875 ÷ 3125
1000000 ÷ 3125

=

1031
320
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful