3.45 as a fraction

Answer 1

69/20

1) Convert the portion of the number that is smaller than 1 in a fraction.

0.45=45/100

2) In order to reduce this fraction, find and divide by the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

45/5=9

100/5=20

so 45/100=9/20

3) Now, convert the whole number into a fraction with a common denominator.

3/1=60/20

4) Add the two fractions to get the answer.

60/20+9/20=69/20

5) To check the answer, divide the numerator by the denominator

69/20=3.45