Reducing To the Simplest Forms, 0.6 as a Fraction
Introduction –
Today in this guide we will be looking at 0.6 as a fraction and what is required and how to calculate it. The fraction of 0.6 is as follows -
0.6 as a fraction equals 6/10 or 3/5.
Look below for thorough steps on how to convert 0.6 into a fraction -
Write 0.6 as 0.6
1 Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.
0.6 = 1 = 0.6 x 10
1 x 10 = 6/10
In order to reduce the fraction, find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) for 6 and 10. Keep in mind a factor is just a number that divides into another number without any remainder.
The factors of 6 are: 1 2 3 6
The factors of 10 are: 1 2 5 10
The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) for both 6 and 10 is: 2
Now to reduc...