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Last updated on March 27th, 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. Fractions represent 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, 6.666667. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 6.666667 as a fraction is 20/3.
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, 6.666667 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 6.666667 becomes 6.666667/1.
Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 1000000 (because there are 6 decimal places). 6.666667/1 × 1000000/1000000 = 6666667/1000000
Step 3: Here, 333333 is the GCD of 6666667 and 1000000. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 333333. 6666667/1000000 = 20/3
Thus, 6.666667 can be written as a fraction 20/3.