what is 3.25 in fraction

Imagine 3.25 as 325. How do we get from 3.25 to 325 anyway? That's right! Multiplying by 100.

 

So, we have to do the opposite since want 3.25 --> 325 divided by 100!

 

Now, just divide until you get a simplified fraction!

 

325/100 --> ?

$$\\3.25\\\\
=3 \;and\; 0.25\\\\
=3 \;and\; \frac{25}{100}\\\\
=3 \;and\; \frac{1}{4}\\\\
=3\frac{1}{4}\\\\$$

 

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