0.01666666666 as a Fraction

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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, 0.01666666666, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

What is 0.01666666666 as a Fraction?

$0.01666666666 as a fraction$

Answer

The answer for 0.01666666666 as a fraction will be 1/60.

Explanation

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 fraction for easy calculation. Here, 0.01666666666 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 0.01666666666 becomes 0.01666666666/1.

Step 2: To remove the decimal from a fraction, you need to multiply both the numerator and denominator by 100000000000 (because there are 11 decimal places). 0.01666666666/1 × 100000000000/100000000000 = 1666666666/100000000000

Step 3: Here 1666666666 is divisible by 27777777777 to simplify the fraction. Now, to make the fraction simpler, divide the numerator and denominator by 27777777777. 1666666666/100000000000 = 1/60 Hence, 0.01666666666 is in the form fraction of 1/60.

Thus, 0.01666666666 can be written as a fraction 1/60.

Important Glossaries for 0.01666666666 as a Fraction

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
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.
Repeating Decimal: A decimal that has one or more repeating numbers or sequences of numbers after the decimal point.