Converting 0.138 inches to a Fraction
In this article, we will explore how to convert 0.138 inches to a fraction.
What is a Fraction?
A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of two parts: a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). For example, 1/2 is a fraction where 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.
Converting 0.138 inches to a Fraction
To convert 0.138 inches to a fraction, we need to divide the decimal value by 1 and then simplify the resulting fraction.
Step 1: Divide by 1
Divide 0.138 by 1:
0.138 ÷ 1 = 0.138
Step 2: Convert to a Fraction
Now, convert the decimal value to a fraction:
0.138 = 69/500
Simplified Fraction
We can simplify the fraction further by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 1 in this case.
69 ÷ 1 = 69 500 ÷ 1 = 500
So, the simplified fraction is:
69/500
Conclusion
In this article, we have successfully converted 0.138 inches to a fraction, which is 69/500. This fraction can be used in various mathematical operations and applications.
