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Last updated on March 6th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. 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. 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, 2.666666667, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 2.666666667 as a fraction will be 8/3.
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, 2.666666667 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 2.666666667 becomes 2.666666667/1.
Step 2: Recognize that 2.666666667 is a repeating decimal. The repeating part is 6. We can express it using algebra. Let x = 2.666666667...
Step 3: Multiply both sides by 10 to shift the decimal point: 10x = 26.66666667...
Step 4: Subtract the original equation from this new equation: 10x - x = 26.66666667... - 2.66666667... 9x = 24
Step 5: Solve for x: x = 24/9 Step 6: Simplify the fraction: 24/9 = 8/3
Thus, 2.666666667 can be written as a fraction 8/3.