What is 0.869 as a fraction?

In this article, we will guide you step by step through the process of converting the decimal 0.869 into a fraction. We will start by understanding how a decimal represents the fractional part of a number, then break down the steps to rewrite 0.869 as a fraction. Finally, we will simplify the fraction by identifying and applying the Greatest Common Factor, ensuring the results are in the simplest form.

By the end of this guide, you should have a good understanding of decimal to fraction conversions and be able to apply this knowledge to various mathematical problems. Let's begin.

0.869 as a fraction equals 869/1000

Now let's break down the steps for converting 0.869 into a fraction.

Step 1:

First, we express 0.869 as a fraction by placing it over 1:
0.869/1

Step 2:

Next, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.
0.869 x 1000/1 x 1000
  =  
869/1000


Great Work! We've just determined that 0.869 as a fraction equals 869/1000 in its simplest form.

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