Convert decimal inches to a fraction of an inch:.60 to the nearest 1/8th

0 and 5/8th inch

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract 0

0.60 - 0 =.60

Multiply. 60 x 8 to get the number

.60 x 8 = 4.8

4.8 = the number of 8th's of an inch. This is the numerator of the fraction. According to rules for rounding

4.8 rounds to 5

Therefore, 0.60 in. = (approximately) 0 and 5/8ths inch (es)