.316 as a Fraction

Writing .316 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.316/1 by 1000/1000 which will result in 316/1000. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 79/250.

What Is .316 as a Fraction?

.316 as a fraction in lowest terms is 79/250. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 79 by 250 and you should get 0.316.

How to Work Out .316 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 .316:

1. Turn 0.316 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.316 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 1000. Why 1000? .316 has three digits after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 1 followed by 3 zeros (1000).
   0.316 1

   ×

   1000 1000

   =

   316 1000
3. Divide 316 and 1000 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 4.
   316 ÷ 4 1000 ÷ 4
4. In conclusion, .316 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   79 250