Convert 68.63 inches to a Fraction
What is 68.63 inches in a Fraction?
To convert 68.63 inches to a fraction, we need to convert the decimal part of the number to a fraction.
Step 1: Separate the Whole Number and Decimal Parts
Let's separate the whole number and decimal parts of 68.63 inches.
- Whole number part: 68
- Decimal part: 0.63
Step 2: Convert the Decimal Part to a Fraction
To convert the decimal part 0.63 to a fraction, we can divide the decimal part by the denominator, which is the power of 10 that corresponds to the number of decimal places. In this case, we have two decimal places, so the denominator is 100.
- 0.63 = 63/100
We can simplify this fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
- 63/100 = 21/33 (simplified fraction)
Step 3: Combine the Whole Number and Fraction Parts
Now, let's combine the whole number part and the fraction part to get the final answer.
- 68 + 21/33 = 68 21/33
Therefore, 68.63 inches is equal to the fraction 68 21/33.
