Multiple choice

Convert the decimal number $68.347$ into fraction.

  1. $\dfrac{68347}{10}$
  2. $\dfrac{68347}{100}$
  3. $\dfrac{68347}{1000}$
  4. $\dfrac{68347}{10000}$
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Explanation

To convert a decimal to a fraction, place the number over 1 followed by as many zeros as there are decimal places. 68.347 has 3 decimal places, so it is 68347/1000.

AI explanation

The decimal 68.347 can be written as 68 plus 347 thousandths, which is 68 plus 347 divided by 1000. Combining these terms over a common denominator gives 68000 divided by 1000 plus 347 divided by 1000, totaling 68347 divided by 1000. Since 347 is a prime number, this fraction cannot be simplified further. The fraction is 68347 divided by 1000.