20mm as a Fraction

Answer

The answer for 20mm as a fraction of a meter is 1/50.

Explanation

Converting millimeters to meters in fractional form is straightforward. Follow the steps below to find the answer.

Step 1: Understand that 1 meter is equal to 1000 millimeters. So, the conversion factor from millimeters to meters is 1/1000.

Step 2: To express 20mm as a fraction of a meter, multiply 20 by the conversion factor. 20 mm × 1/1000 = 20/1000

Step 3: Simplify the fraction 20/1000 by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 20 and 1000, which is 20. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD. 20/1000 = 1/50

Thus, 20mm can be expressed as a fraction of a meter as 1/50.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
   
• Millimeter: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
   
• Meter: The base unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1000 millimeters.
   
• 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.