0.6 as a ratio


Decimal to Ratio

Here we will show you how to convert the decimal number 0.6 to a ratio. In other words, we are going to convert the decimal number 0.6 to the a:b ratio format. The steps to converting the decimal number 0.6 to a ratio are as follows:

Step 1) Convert the decimal number to a fraction by making 0.6 the numerator and 1 the denominator, like this:

0.6  = 
   
0.6
 
   
1
 
   

Step 2) Multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 to eliminate the decimal point.

   
0.6 × 10
 
   
1 × 10
  = 
   
6
 
   
10

Step 3) Simplify the fraction in the previous step by dividing the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common factor (GCF) of 6 and 10. (The GCF of 6 and 10 is 2.)

   
6 ÷ 2
 
   
10 ÷ 2
  = 
   
3
 
   
5

Step 4) Convert the fraction in the previous step to a ratio by replacing the divider line with a colon like this:

   
3
 
   
5
 
  =  3:5

That's all there is to it. Now you know 0.6 as a ratio. Once again, below is the answer to the decimal number 0.6 converted to a ratio:

3:5


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