Converting 38.1 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.1 to a fraction
Result
38.1 =
381
10
Mixed number:
38
1
10
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 38.1 has 1 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.
38.1 × 10 = 381
Step 3: Write as a fraction
38.1 =
381
10
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 381 and 10.
GCD(381, 10) = 1
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
381
10
=
381 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1
=
381
10
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