Converting 3.38 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.38 to a fraction
Result
3.38 =
169
50
Mixed number:
3
19
50
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.38 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.38 × 100 = 338
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.38 =
338
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 338 and 100.
GCD(338, 100) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
338
100
=
338 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2
=
169
50
Related Conversions
Other decimal to fraction conversions you might find useful
Common Fraction Conversions
Popular decimal to fraction conversions