13.8 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 13.8 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
13.8
69
5

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    13.8 has 1 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    13.8 × 101 = 138
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    138
    10
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 138 and 10

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    138 2 = 69

    Denominator:

    10 2 = 5
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 13.8 as a fraction is:

    69
    5
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:13.8
Fraction Form:69/5
Decimal Places:1
Whole Number Part:13
Decimal Part:0.8
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:1380.00%
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Real-World Examples of 13.8
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 13.8 represents 13 whole units plus 0.8000000000000007 of another unit.
  • In measurements, 13.8 meters equals 13 meters and 80.00000000000007 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 13.8 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 69/5 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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