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Last updated on March 7th, 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 1.41666666667, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.41666666667 as a fraction is 17/12.
Converting a decimal to a fraction is a task that can be done easily. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.
Step 1: Any decimal number should be converted to a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 1.41666666667 is the number on the numerator and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.41666666667 becomes 1.41666666667/1.
Step 2: Recognize that 1.41666666667 is a repeating decimal. It can be expressed as 1 + 0.41666666667. The repeating part is 0.41666666667 or 5/12 when converted to a fraction.
Step 3: Combine the whole number and the fractional part: 1 + 5/12. To express this as a single fraction, convert 1 to 12/12 and add to 5/12. 1 + 5/12 = 12/12 + 5/12 = 17/12
Thus, 1.41666666667 can be written as a fraction 17/12.