3.45 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.45 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
3.45
69
20

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    3.45 has 2 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    3.45 × 102 = 345
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    345
    100
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 345 and 100

    GCD = 5

    Numerator:

    345 5 = 69

    Denominator:

    100 5 = 20
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 3.45 as a fraction is:

    69
    20
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:3.45
Fraction Form:69/20
Decimal Places:2
Whole Number Part:3
Decimal Part:0.45
Simplified By:GCD of 5
Percentage:345.00%
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Real-World Examples of 3.45
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 3.45 represents 3 whole units plus 0.4500000000000002 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 3.45 meters equals 3 meters and 45.000000000000014 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 3.45 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 69/20 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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