Converting 31.125 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.125 to a fraction
Result
31.125 =
249
8
Mixed number:
31
1
8
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.125 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.125 × 1000 = 31125
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.125 =
31125
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 31125 and 1000.
GCD(31125, 1000) = 125
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
31125
1000
=
31125 ÷ 125
1000 ÷ 125
=
249
8
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