Converting 45.1 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 45.1 to a fraction

Result

45.1 =
451
10
Mixed number:
45
1
10

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 45.1 has 1 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 101 = 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

45.1 × 10 = 451

Step 3: Write as a fraction

45.1 =

451
10

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 451 and 10.

GCD(451, 10) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

451
10

=

451 ÷ 1
10 ÷ 1

=

451
10
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