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What is 3.04 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 3.04 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

3.04 as a fraction is:

76/25

This is the simplest form of the fraction

3.04 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 3.04 to a Fraction

General Method: Converting Decimals to Fractions

Follow these steps to convert any decimal to a fraction

Step 1: Count Decimal Places

Count the number of digits after the decimal point

Example: 0.25 has 2 decimal places

Step 2: Multiply by Power of 10

Multiply by 10 raised to the number of decimal places

0.25 × 100 = 25

Step 3: Create Fraction

Use the result as numerator over the multiplier as denominator

25/100

Step 4: Simplify

Reduce the fraction if possible by dividing both numbers by their GCD

25/100 = 1/4

Converting 3.04 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 3.04

1

Count the decimal places in 3.04

3.04
There are 2 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (100)

3.04 × 100 = 304
Moving the decimal point 2 places right
3

Write as a fraction

304/100
Numerator: 304, Denominator: 100
4

Simplify the fraction

304/100 = 76/25
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (4)

Final Result

3.04 = 76/25

Tips and Notes

  • The denominator will always be a power of 10 for terminating decimals
  • Each decimal place corresponds to multiplying by 10 (e.g., 2 places = 100)
  • Very small decimals like 3.04 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

3.04 can be written as 76 × 10⁻2 in scientific notation

Percentage

3.04 is equal to 304.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 3.04

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 3.04

Multiplication

  • 3.04 × 10 = 30.4
  • 3.04 × 100 = 304
  • 3.04 × 1000 = 3040
  • 3.04 × 10000 = 30400
  • 3.04 × 25 = 76

Division

  • 3.04 ÷ 2 = 1.52
  • 3.04 ÷ 5 = 0.608
  • 3.04 ÷ 10 = 0.304
  • 3.04 ÷ 1/3.04 = 25

3.04 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

3.04

Scientific Notation

76 × 10⁻2

Percentage

304.000%

Fraction

76/25

Parts Per Million

3040000 PPM

Binary

0.0000 0100

Real-World Applications of 3.04

Where You Might Encounter 3.04

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (3040000 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

  • • Manufacturing tolerances
  • • Electronic component specifications
  • • Quality control measurements
  • • Precision engineering

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