Converting 0.6 to a Fraction Out of 100
0.6 can be expressed as a fraction out of 100 by following these steps:
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Understanding Decimals: A decimal like 0.6 represents six-tenths (6/10).
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Multiplying by 100: To convert a decimal to a fraction out of 100, multiply both the decimal and the denominator (which is 10 in this case) by 100.
- 0.6 * 100 = 60
- 10 * 100 = 1000
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Simplifying the Fraction: Now we have the fraction 60/1000. This can be simplified by dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 20.
- 60 / 20 = 3
- 1000 / 20 = 50
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The Final Answer: Therefore, 0.6 as a fraction out of 100 is 3/50.
