1.1667 as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2; numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 1.1667. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 1.1667 as a Fraction?

$1.1667 as a fraction$

Answer

The answer for 1.1667 as a fraction will be 11667/10000 or, in simplified form, 11667/10000.

Explanation

Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task for students that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

Step 1: Firstly, any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 1.1667 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.1667 becomes 1.1667/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10000 (because there are 4 decimal places). 1.1667/1 × 10000/10000 = 11667/10000

Step 3: Here, 1 is the GCD of 11667 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 1. 11667/10000 = 11667/10000 Hence, 1.1667 is in the form of a fraction as 11667/10000.

Thus, 1.1667 can be written as a fraction 11667/10000.

Important Glossaries for 1.1667 as a Fraction

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.