Converting 31.55 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.55 to a fraction
Result
31.55 =
631
20
Mixed number:
31
11
20
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.55 has 2 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.55 × 100 = 3155
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.55 =
3155
100
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3155 and 100.
GCD(3155, 100) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
3155
100
=
3155 ÷ 5
100 ÷ 5
=
631
20
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