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Last updated on March 6th, 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, 20.66667, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 20.66667 as a fraction will be 62/3.
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 fraction for easy calculation. Here, 20.66667 is the number. Identify the whole number part and the decimal part. The whole number is 20, and the decimal part is 0.66667.
Step 2: To convert the decimal part to a fraction, write it as 66667/100000 (since there are 5 decimal places).
Step 3: Simplify the fraction 66667/100000 by finding the GCD, which is 33333. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 33333. 66667/100000 = 2/3
Step 4: Combine the whole number and the fractional part. 20 + 2/3 = 62/3
Thus, 20.66667 can be written as a fraction 62/3.