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1.6666 as a Fraction

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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, 1.6666, we are going to learn how to convert a decimal to a fraction.

1.6666 as a Fraction for US Students
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What is 1.6666 as a Fraction?

1.6666 as a fraction

Answer

 

The answer for 1.6666 as a fraction will be 5/3.

 

Explanation

 

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 a fraction for easy calculation. Here, 1.6666 is the number on the numerator, and the base number 1 will be the denominator. Then, 1.6666 becomes 1.6666/1.

 

Step 2: Recognize that 1.6666 is a repeating decimal, which can be written as 1 + 0.6666. The repeating part is 0.6666, which can be written as 2/3.

 

Step 3: Combine the whole number and the fractional part. 1 + 2/3 = 3/3 + 2/3 = 5/3.

 

Thus, 1.6666 can be written as the fraction 5/3.

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Important Glossaries for 1.6666 as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
     
  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
     
  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
     
  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole
     
  • Repeating Decimal: A decimal that has one or more repeating numbers after the decimal point.
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