To convert the decimal 6.125 to a fraction:
1. Recognize that 0.125 = 125/1000.
2. Simplify 125/1000 by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 125:
125 ÷ 125 = 1 and 1000 ÷ 125 = 8, so 125/1000 = 1/8.
3. Combine this fraction with the whole number part: 6 + 1/8 = 6 1/8.
Thus, 6.125 in fraction form is \(6 \frac{1}{8}\).
So, the correct response is:
6 Start Fraction 1 over 8 End Fraction
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Marcus is making granola mix. He needs 6.125 cups of granola. His measuring cups are only in fractions. How many cups is 6.125 in fraction form? Simplify, if possible.(1 point)
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654
6 Start Fraction 5 over 4 End Fraction
61251,000
6 Start Fraction 125 over 1,000 End Fraction
618
6 Start Fraction 1 over 8 End Fraction
6125
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