3.72 as a Fraction

Writing 3.72 as a fraction requires us to multiply 3.72/1 by 100/100 which will result in 372/100. Reducing further we get the answer: 93/25. Because this is an improper fraction it can also be written it as a mixed number 3 18/25.

Writing 3.72 as a fraction requires us to multiply 3.72/1 by 100/100 which will result in 372/100. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 93/25.

What Is 3.72 as a Fraction?

3.72 as a fraction in lowest terms is 93/25. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 93 by 25 and you should get 3.72.

How to Work Out 3.72 as a Fraction

The simple steps below will help you convert a decimal into a fraction. In this example we’ll demonstrate how to write 3.72 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 3.72 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   3.72 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 100. Why 100? 3.72 has two digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 2 zeros (100).
   3.72 1

   ×

   100 100

   =

   372 100
3. Divide 372 and 100 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 4.
   372 ÷ 4 100 ÷ 4
4. In conclusion, 3.72 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   93 25
5. Since 3.72 is greater than 1, the resulting fraction is an improper fraction. For this reason we can also write 93/25 as a mixed number:
   3

   18 25