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What is 6.72 as a Fraction?

Learn how to convert 6.72 to a fraction with step-by-step instructions

Quick Answer

6.72 as a fraction is:

168/25

This is the simplest form of the fraction

6.72 Decimal to Fraction Calculator

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How to Convert 6.72 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 6.72 to a Fraction

Let's apply the method to convert 6.72

1

Count the decimal places in 6.72

6.72
There are 2 digits after the decimal point
2

Multiply by 10⁵ (100)

6.72 × 100 = 672
Moving the decimal point 2 places right
3

Write as a fraction

672/100
Numerator: 672, Denominator: 100
4

Simplify the fraction

672/100 = 168/25
Divide both numbers by their greatest common factor (4)

Final Result

6.72 = 168/25

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 6.72 often result in fractions with large denominators

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Additional Information

Scientific Notation

6.72 can be written as 168 × 10⁻2 in scientific notation

Percentage

6.72 is equal to 672.000% as a percentage

Common Calculations with 6.72

Quick Reference Guide

Common calculations and conversions with 6.72

Multiplication

  • 6.72 × 10 = 67.2
  • 6.72 × 100 = 672
  • 6.72 × 1000 = 6720
  • 6.72 × 10000 = 67200
  • 6.72 × 25 = 168

Division

  • 6.72 ÷ 2 = 3.36
  • 6.72 ÷ 5 = 1.3439999999999999
  • 6.72 ÷ 10 = 0.6719999999999999
  • 6.72 ÷ 1/6.72 = 25

6.72 in Different Number Systems

Decimal

6.72

Scientific Notation

168 × 10⁻2

Percentage

672.000%

Fraction

168/25

Parts Per Million

6720000 PPM

Binary

0.0111 0010

Real-World Applications of 6.72

Where You Might Encounter 6.72

Scientific Applications

  • • Microscopic measurements (6720000 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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