Express the Decimal: Finding All Equivalent Forms of 6.2

Decimal Conversion with Mixed Number Forms

6.2= 6.2=

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00:00 Convert to fraction
00:03 Break down the number into whole number and remainder
00:08 Convert the remainder to fraction
00:19 Reduce the fraction, make sure to divide both numerator and denominator
00:30 Convert from whole number to whole fraction
00:39 Add with common denominator
00:43 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

6.2= 6.2=

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Step-by-step solution

To convert the decimal 6.2 6.2 into a fraction, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Separate 6.2 6.2 into its whole number and decimal parts. Here, 6 is the whole number, and 0.2 is the decimal part.
  • Step 2: Convert 0.2 0.2 into a fraction. Since 0.2=210 0.2 = \frac{2}{10} , simplify it to 15 \frac{1}{5} .
  • Step 3: Combine the whole number and the simplified fraction to create the mixed number 615 6 \frac{1}{5} .
  • Step 4: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number (6) by the denominator (5) and add the numerator (1):
  • 6×5+1=31 6 \times 5 + 1 = 31
  • Thus, 615 6 \frac{1}{5} as an improper fraction is 315 \frac{31}{5} .

Thus, the decimal 6.2 6.2 is equivalent to the fraction 315 \frac{31}{5} . Comparing this with the provided choices, the correct choice is option 2: 315 \frac{31}{5} .

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Final Answer

315 \frac{31}{5}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Place Value Rule: Decimal 6.2 means 6 + 2/10 in expanded form
  • Technique: Convert 2/10 to 1/5, then 6 × 5 + 1 = 31
  • Check: Divide 31 ÷ 5 = 6.2 to verify conversion ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Adding denominator to whole number incorrectly
    Don't just add 6 + 5 = 11 for the numerator = 115 \frac{11}{5} ! This ignores the proper conversion formula. Always multiply the whole number by the denominator first, then add the fractional numerator: 6 × 5 + 1 = 31.

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Write the following fraction as a decimal:

\( \frac{5}{100}= \)

FAQ

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Why do I need to simplify 2/10 to 1/5 first?

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Simplifying reduces calculation errors and makes the final answer cleaner. While 6210 \frac{62}{10} is also correct, 315 \frac{31}{5} is the simplified form that matches the answer choices.

Can I convert 6.2 directly to an improper fraction?

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Yes! You can write 6.2 as 6210 \frac{62}{10} , then simplify by dividing both parts by 2 to get 315 \frac{31}{5} . Both methods work perfectly!

How do I remember the mixed number conversion formula?

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Think: "Multiply the whole by the bottom, then add the top." For 615 6\frac{1}{5} : 6 × 5 + 1 = 31, keeping the same denominator of 5.

What if I get confused between 31/5 and 30/5?

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Check your work: 305=6.0 \frac{30}{5} = 6.0 (exactly 6), but we need 6.2. Only 315=6.2 \frac{31}{5} = 6.2 has that extra 0.2 remainder.

Why can't the answer be 32/5 or 33/5?

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Those fractions are too large: 325=6.4 \frac{32}{5} = 6.4 and 335=6.6 \frac{33}{5} = 6.6 . Since we need exactly 6.2, only 315 \frac{31}{5} works.

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