To convert the decimal 6.9 into a fraction, follow these steps:
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Write the decimal as a fraction: \( 6.9 = \frac{69}{10} \).
- Here, we recognize that 6.9 has one decimal place, which allows us to use 10 in the denominator.
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Now, simplify the fraction if possible:
- The numerator is 69, and the denominator is 10.
- The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 69 and 10 is 1, meaning that the fraction is already in its simplest form.
So, \( 6.9 \) as a fraction is \( \frac{69}{10} \).