Converting 6.475 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.475 to a fraction

Result

6.475 =
259
40
Mixed number:
6
19
40

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 6.475 has 3 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.

6.475 × 1000 = 6475

Step 3: Write as a fraction

6.475 =

6475
1000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6475 and 1000.

GCD(6475, 1000) = 25

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

6475
1000

=

6475 ÷ 25
1000 ÷ 25

=

259
40
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