69.9 as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2; the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 69.9. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 69.9 as a Fraction?

$69.9 as a fraction$

Answer

The answer for 69.9 as a fraction will be 699/10.

Explanation

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 69.9 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 69.9 becomes 69.9/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 (because there is only 1 decimal place). 69.9/1 × 10/10 = 699/10

Step 3: Since 699 and 10 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.

Thus, 69.9 can be written as a fraction 699/10.

Important Glossaries for 69.9 as a Fraction

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
Repeating Decimal: A decimal that has one or more repeating digits after the decimal point.