Jeremiah has a batting average of 0.312 this baseball season. Express his average as a fraction in lowest terms

0.312 = 312/100 = 78/25 = 3 3/25

Answer: 3 3/25

First you convert the decimal into a fraction 312/100. Then divide the numerator and denominator by 4 to get a reduced fraction of 78/25. But it could further be reduced so divide the numerator by the denominator which gives you 3 3/25

Step 1: turn the decimal into a fraction 312/1000

Step 2: Simplify 39/125