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20mm as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fractions are one such type, always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent a whole and a part of a whole. Lengths can be expressed as fractions too. For example, 1/2 inch. Here, we are going to learn how to express 20mm as a fraction of a meter.

20mm as a Fraction for Omani Students
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What is 20mm as a Fraction of a Meter?

20mm as a fractionAnswer

 

The answer for 20mm as a fraction of a meter is 1/50.

 

Explanation

 

Converting millimeters to meters in fractional form is straightforward. Follow the steps below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Understand that 1 meter is equal to 1000 millimeters. So, the conversion factor from millimeters to meters is 1/1000.

 

Step 2: To express 20mm as a fraction of a meter, multiply 20 by the conversion factor. 20 mm × 1/1000 = 20/1000

 

Step 3: Simplify the fraction 20/1000 by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 20 and 1000, which is 20. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD. 20/1000 = 1/50

 

Thus, 20mm can be expressed as a fraction of a meter as 1/50.

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Important Glossaries for 20mm as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
     
  • Millimeter: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
     
  • Meter: The base unit of length in the metric system, equal to 1000 millimeters.
     
  • 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.
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