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Last updated on March 6th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types, and a fraction is one such type. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents both a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2. The numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 3.1. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 3.1 as a fraction will be 31/10.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 3.1 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 3.1 becomes 3.1/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 3.1/1 × 10/10 = 31/10
Step 3: The fraction is already in its simplest form, so no further simplification is needed.
Thus, 3.1 can be written as a fraction 31/10.