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Last updated on March 26th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of these types. 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 form are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 0.16665. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 0.16665 as a fraction will be 3333/20000.
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, 0.16665 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.16665 becomes 0.16665/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000 (because there are 5 decimal places). 0.16665/1 × 100000/100000 = 16665/100000
Step 3: Here 5 is the GCD of 16665 and 100000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 5. 16665/100000 = 3333/20000 Hence, 0.16665 is in the form fraction of 3333/20000.
Thus, 0.16665 can be written as a fraction 3333/20000.