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Last updated on March 26th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 1.6666666666667, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.6666666666667 as a fraction will be 5/3.
Converting a repeating decimal to a fraction involves identifying the repeating part. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Let x = 1.6666666666667. Recognize that 1.6666666666667 is a repeating decimal, but for simplicity, let's assume it repeats as 1.666... infinitely.
Step 2: Multiply x by 10 to shift the decimal point one place to the right: 10x = 16.666...
Step 3: Subtract the original x from this equation: 10x - x = 16.666... - 1.666... 9x = 15
Step 4: Solve for x by dividing both sides by 9: x = 15/9
Step 5: Simplify the fraction by finding the GCD of 15 and 9, which is 3. 15/9 = 5/3
Thus, 1.6666666666667 can be written as a fraction 5/3.