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What is 0.65 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 0.65 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

0.65 as a fraction is:

13/20

This is the simplest form of the fraction

0.65 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 0.65 to a Fraction

General Method: Converting Decimals to Fractions

Follow these steps to convert any decimal to a fraction

Step 1: Count Decimal Places

Count the number of digits after the decimal point

Example: 0.25 has 2 decimal places

Step 2: Multiply by Power of 10

Multiply by 10 raised to the number of decimal places

0.25 × 100 = 25

Step 3: Create Fraction

Use the result as numerator over the multiplier as denominator

25/100

Step 4: Simplify

Reduce the fraction if possible by dividing both numbers by their GCD

25/100 = 1/4

Converting 0.65 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 0.65

1

Count the decimal places in 0.65

0.65
There are 2 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (100)

0.65 × 100 = 65
Moving the decimal point 2 places right
3

Write as a fraction

65/100
Numerator: 65, Denominator: 100
4

Simplify the fraction

65/100 = 13/20
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (5)

Final Result

0.65 = 13/20

Tips and Notes

  • The denominator will always be a power of 10 for terminating decimals
  • Each decimal place corresponds to multiplying by 10 (e.g., 2 places = 100)
  • Very small decimals like 0.65 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

0.65 can be written as 13 × 10⁻2 in scientific notation

Percentage

0.65 is equal to 65.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 0.65

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 0.65

Multiplication

  • 0.65 × 10 = 6.5
  • 0.65 × 100 = 65
  • 0.65 × 1000 = 650
  • 0.65 × 10000 = 6500
  • 0.65 × 20 = 13

Division

  • 0.65 ÷ 2 = 0.325
  • 0.65 ÷ 5 = 0.13
  • 0.65 ÷ 10 = 0.065
  • 0.65 ÷ 1/0.65 = 20

0.65 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

0.65

Scientific Notation

13 × 10⁻2

Percentage

65.000%

Fraction

13/20

Parts Per Million

650000 PPM

Binary

0.0110 0101

Real-World Applications of 0.65

Where You Might Encounter 0.65

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (650000 micrometers)
  • • Chemical concentrations
  • • Statistical probability calculations
  • • Error margins in precise measurements

Engineering

  • • Manufacturing tolerances
  • • Electronic component specifications
  • • Quality control measurements
  • • Precision engineering

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