Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one such type. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. A fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Decimals represent the fractional part of numbers. For example, 1/2. Numbers in decimal form are expressed with a decimal point (.), for example, 16.66666667. We are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 16.66666667 as a fraction will be 50/3.
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, to express the decimal number as a fraction, we'll separate the whole and fractional parts. Here, 16 is the whole number. The fractional part 0.66666667 is repeated. We express it as 16 + 0.66666667.
Step 2: Recognize that 0.66666667 is approximately 2/3, a common repeating decimal. Let's use the exact repeating part for calculations: 0.666666... = 2/3.
Step 3: Combine the whole and fractional parts into a single fraction: 16 + 2/3 = (16 * 3 + 2)/3 = 50/3.
Thus, 16.66666667 can be written as a fraction 50/3.