Converting 3.43125 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.43125 to a fraction

Result

3.43125 =
549
160
Mixed number:
3
69
160

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 3.43125 has 5 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.

3.43125 × 100000 = 343125

Step 3: Write as a fraction

3.43125 =

343125
100000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 343125 and 100000.

GCD(343125, 100000) = 625

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

343125
100000

=

343125 ÷ 625
100000 ÷ 625

=

549
160
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