Converting 31.382 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.382 to a fraction

Result

31.382 =
15691
500
Mixed number:
31
191
500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 31.382 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

31.382 × 1000 = 31382

Step 3: Write as a fraction

31.382 =

31382
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 31382 and 1000.

GCD(31382, 1000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

31382
1000

=

31382 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2

=

15691
500
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