Converting 0.16 to a Fraction or Mixed Number
In this article, we will explore how to convert the decimal number 0.16 to a fraction or mixed number.
Converting 0.16 to a Fraction
To convert 0.16 to a fraction, we need to find the equivalent fraction that has the same value.
$0.16 = \frac{16}{100}$
We can simplify this fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 4.
$\frac{16}{100} = \frac{16 \div 4}{100 \div 4} = \frac{4}{25}$
Therefore, the fraction equivalent to 0.16 is 4/25.
Converting 0.16 to a Mixed Number
A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a fraction. Since 0.16 is less than 1, it cannot be converted to a mixed number in the classical sense. However, we can express it as a mixed number with a whole number part of 0 and a fractional part of 4/25.
$0.16 = 0 \frac{4}{25}$
In conclusion, we have successfully converted 0.16 to a fraction (4/25) and a mixed number (0 4/25).
