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What is 3.5 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 3.5 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

3.5 as a fraction is:

7/2

This is the simplest form of the fraction

3.5 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 3.5 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 3.5 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 3.5

1

Count the decimal places in 3.5

3.5
There is 1 digit after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10 (10)

3.5 × 10 = 35
Moving the decimal point 1 place right
3

Write as a fraction

35/10
Numerator: 35, Denominator: 10
4

Simplify the fraction

35/10 = 7/2
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (5)

Final Result

3.5 = 7/2

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., 1 places = 10)
  • Very small decimals like 3.5 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

3.5 can be written as 7 × 10⁻1 in scientific notation

Percentage

3.5 is equal to 350.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 3.5

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 3.5

Multiplication

  • 3.5 × 10 = 35
  • 3.5 × 100 = 350
  • 3.5 × 1000 = 3500
  • 3.5 × 10000 = 35000
  • 3.5 × 2 = 7

Division

  • 3.5 ÷ 2 = 1.75
  • 3.5 ÷ 5 = 0.7
  • 3.5 ÷ 10 = 0.35
  • 3.5 ÷ 1/3.5 = 2

3.5 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

3.5

Scientific Notation

7 × 10⁻1

Percentage

350.000%

Fraction

7/2

Parts Per Million

3500000 PPM

Binary

0.0101

Real-World Applications of 3.5

Where You Might Encounter 3.5

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (3500000 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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