Last updated on May 29th, 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. 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, 6.66666667, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 6.66666667 as a fraction will be 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, 6.66666667 can be recognized as a repeating decimal, so we represent it as 6.6̅/1.
Step 2: To convert a repeating decimal to a fraction, first express 6.66666667 as 6 + 0.66666667. Recognize that 0.66666667 can be written as 2/3. Thus, the number becomes 6 + 2/3.
Step 3: To write it as an improper fraction, convert 6 to a fraction with the same denominator: 6 = 18/3. Add the fractions: 18/3 + 2/3 = 20/3.
Thus, 6.66666667 can be written as a fraction 20/3.