0.1665 as a Fraction

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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, 0.1665, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 0.1665 as a Fraction?

$0.1665 as a fraction$ Answer

The answer for 0.1665 as a fraction will be 333/2000.

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, 0.1665 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.1665 becomes 0.1665/1.

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). 0.1665/1 × 10000/10000 = 1665/10000

Step 3: Here, 5 is the GCD of 1665 and 10000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 1665/10000 = 333/2000 hence, 0.1665 is in the form of a fraction of 333/2000

Thus, 0.1665 can be written as a fraction 333/2000.

Important Glossaries for 0.1665 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.
Greatest Common Divisor (GCD): The largest positive integer that divides two or more integers without a remainder.