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17mm 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 instance, 1/2. In some contexts, such as measurements, decimals can also appear, like 17mm. We are going to learn how to express 17mm as a fraction of a meter.

17mm as a Fraction for UK Students
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What is 17mm as a Fraction of a Meter?

17mm as a fraction

 

Answer

 

The answer for 17mm as a fraction of a meter will be 17/1000.

 

Explanation

 

Converting millimeters to a fraction of a meter is straightforward. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Firstly, recognize that 1 meter is equal to 1000 millimeters. Therefore, 17mm can be expressed as 17/1000 of a meter.

Step 2: Since 17 is already a numerator and 1000 is the denominator, the fraction 17/1000 is already in its simplest form as there is no common factor between 17 and 1000.

 

Thus, 17mm can be written as a fraction of a meter as 17/1000.

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Important Glossaries for 17mm as a Fraction

  • 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 fundamental 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.
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