Converting 3.7 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 3.7 to a fraction
Result
3.7 =
37
10
Mixed number:
3
7
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 3.7 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
3.7 × 10 = 37
Step 3: Write as a fraction
3.7 =
37
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 37 and 10.
GCD(37, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
37
10
=
37 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
37
10
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