Converting 31.904 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.904 to a fraction
Result
31.904 =
3988
125
Mixed number:
31
113
125
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.904 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.904 × 1000 = 31904
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.904 =
31904
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 31904 and 1000.
GCD(31904, 1000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
31904
1000
=
31904 ÷ 8
1000 ÷ 8
=
3988
125
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