Converting 36.1 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 36.1 to a fraction
Result
36.1 =
361
10
Mixed number:
36
1
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 36.1 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
36.1 × 10 = 361
Step 3: Write as a fraction
36.1 =
361
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 361 and 10.
GCD(361, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
361
10
=
361 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
361
10
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