60.875 as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 60.875 as a fraction will be 487/8.

Explanation

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task that can be accomplished easily by following the steps below.

Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 60.875 is the number where 60 is the whole part and 0.875 is the fractional part. We can write it as 60 + 0.875.

Step 2: Convert 0.875 to a fraction. To remove the decimal from a fraction, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1000 (because there are three decimal places). 0.875/1 × 1000/1000 = 875/1000

Step 3: Here, 125 is the GCD of 875 and 1000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 125. 875/1000 = 7/8

Step 4: Combine the whole number and the fraction. 60 + 7/8 = (60 × 8 + 7)/8 = (480 + 7)/8 = 487/8

Thus, 60.875 can be written as a fraction 487/8.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses 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.
   
• Greatest Common Divisor (GCD): The largest number that can divide two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.