Converting 6.865 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 6.865 to a fraction
Result
6.865 =
1373
200
Mixed number:
6
173
200
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 6.865 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
6.865 × 1000 = 6865
Step 3: Write as a fraction
6.865 =
6865
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6865 and 1000.
GCD(6865, 1000) = 5
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
6865
1000
=
6865 ÷ 5
1000 ÷ 5
=
1373
200
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