Converting 31.43 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.43 to a fraction
Result
31.43 =
3143
100
Mixed number:
31
43
100
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.43 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.43 × 100 = 3143
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.43 =
3143
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3143 and 100.
GCD(3143, 100) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3143
100
=
3143 ÷ 1
100 ÷ 1
=
3143
100
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