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Pi as a fraction.

Choose a maximum denominator and find the closest simple fraction to pi within that limit.

Find an approximation

Try 7 for 22/7, or 113 for 355/113.

Closest fraction
355/113

3.1415929203539825

Error: 0.000000266764

About this tool

Simple limits, surprisingly close results.

A fraction can only approximate pi, but allowing larger denominators gives the calculation more room to get close. This tool checks every denominator up to the limit and returns the best result.