3.1 as a Fraction

Learn how to convert the decimal number 3.1 to a fraction. We'll show you the answer and walk through the conversion process step by step.

Answer:

3.1 = 3 ¹/₁₀ or ³¹/₁₀

3.1 as a fraction is 31/10 or 3 1/10 (mixed number)

Follow these steps to convert 3.1 to a fraction:

Step 1

Start by writing 3.1 as a fraction with 1 as the denominator:

3.1 = 3.1/1

Step 2

Since there are 1 digit(s) after the decimal point, multiply both numerator and denominator by 10:

(3.1 × 10) / (1 × 10) = 31/10

Step 3

Since 31/10 is an improper fraction (numerator is larger than denominator), we can convert it to a mixed number:

31 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 1, so 31/10 = 3 1/10

Final Answer: 3.1 = 3 1/10 (mixed number) or 31/10 (improper fraction)