Converting 32.18 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 32.18 to a fraction

Result

32.18 =
1609
50
Mixed number:
32
9
50

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 32.18 has 2 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 102 = 100 to eliminate the decimal point.

32.18 × 100 = 3218

Step 3: Write as a fraction

32.18 =

3218
100

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 3218 and 100.

GCD(3218, 100) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

3218
100

=

3218 ÷ 2
100 ÷ 2

=

1609
50
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