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Last updated on March 6th, 2025
Numbers can be categorized into different types. A fraction is one of its kinds. 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, the numbers in decimal are expressed with a decimal point (.), For example, 1.6666667, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.
The answer for 1.6666667 as a fraction will be 5/3.
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, consider the repeating decimal part, which in this case is 0.6666667. We can express it as 0.666... which is equivalent to 2/3.
Step 2: Now, add the whole number part to the fractional part. So, we have 1 + 0.666... which is 1 + 2/3.
Step 3: To combine these, convert 1 to a fraction with 3 as the denominator: 1 = 3/3.
Step 4: Add the fractions: 3/3 + 2/3 = 5/3.
Thus, 1.6666667 can be written as a fraction 5/3.