6.9 as a fraction

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To convert the decimal 6.9 into a fraction, follow these steps:

  1. 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.
  2. 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 \( \frac{69}{10} \).