Converting 38.3 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 38.3 to a fraction

Result

38.3 =
383
10
Mixed number:
38
3
10

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 38.3 has 1 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

38.3 × 10 = 383

Step 3: Write as a fraction

38.3 =

383
10

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 383 and 10.

GCD(383, 10) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

383
10

=

383 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1

=

383
10
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