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2mm as a Fraction

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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. Fractions represent 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, 2mm, we are going to learn how to express millimeters as a fraction of a meter.

2mm as a Fraction for US Students
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What is 2mm as a Fraction?

2mm as a fractionAnswer

 

The answer for 2mm as a fraction of a meter will be 1/500.

 

Explanation

 

Converting millimeters to meters in fractional form is a straightforward task for students. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Firstly, understand that 1 meter is equal to 1000 millimeters. So, 2 millimeters can be expressed as a fraction of 1000 millimeters, which is the equivalent of 1 meter. Therefore, 2mm becomes 2/1000 of a meter.

 

Step 2: To simplify the fraction, find the GCD of 2 and 1000. The GCD here is 2. Step 3: Divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD to make the fraction simpler. 2/1000 = 1/500

 

Thus, 2mm can be written as a fraction 1/500 of a meter.

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Important Glossaries for 2mm as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

 

  • Millimeter: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.

 

  • Meter: The base unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 1000 millimeters.

 

  • 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.
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