Converting 31.916 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 31.916 to a fraction
Result
31.916 =
7979
250
Mixed number:
31
229
250
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 31.916 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
31.916 × 1000 = 31916
Step 3: Write as a fraction
31.916 =
31916
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 31916 and 1000.
GCD(31916, 1000) = 4
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
31916
1000
=
31916 ÷ 4
1000 ÷ 4
=
7979
250
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