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16mm as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types, including fractions. A fraction is a number that represents a part of a whole and is always expressed in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions help in representing measurements such as lengths, where units like millimeters can be converted into fractions of a meter. For instance, we will learn how to express 16mm as a fraction of a meter.

16mm as a Fraction for Singaporean Students
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What is 16mm as a Fraction of a Meter?

16mm as a fraction

Answer

 

The answer for 16mm as a fraction of a meter is 16/1000, which simplifies to 4/250.

 

Explanation

 

Converting millimeters to a fraction of a meter is a straightforward task. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Understand that 1 meter is equivalent to 1000 millimeters. Therefore, to convert millimeters to a fraction of a meter, use the fraction of millimeters over 1000. Here, 16mm is represented as 16/1000 of a meter.

 

Step 2: To simplify the fraction, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator. The GCD of 16 and 1000 is 4.

 

Step 3: Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD to simplify the fraction. 16/1000 = 4/250

 

Thus, 16mm can be written as a fraction 4/250 of a meter.

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Important Glossaries for 16mm as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical representation of a part of a whole, expressed as p/q.
     
  • Millimeter: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
     
  • Numerator: The number above the line in a fraction, representing parts considered.
     
  • Denominator: The number below the line in a fraction, representing parts that make up a whole.
     
  • Simplification: The process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form by using the greatest common divisor.
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