Converting 3.274 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.274 to a fraction

Result

3.274 =
1637
500
Mixed number:
3
137
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.274 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.274 × 1000 = 3274

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.274 =

3274
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3274 and 1000.

GCD(3274, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3274
1000

=

3274 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

1637
500
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