0.16 as a Mixed Number
What is a Mixed Number?
A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a fraction. It is a way to express a value that is greater than one whole unit, but not enough to be considered two whole units. Mixed numbers are often used to simplify fractions that have a large numerator and a large denominator.
Converting 0.16 to a Mixed Number
To convert 0.16 to a mixed number, we need to find the whole number part and the fraction part.
0.16 = 16/100 (converting the decimal to a fraction)
We can simplify the fraction 16/100 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4.
16 ÷ 4 = 4 100 ÷ 4 = 25
So, 16/100 = 4/25
Since the whole number part is 0, the mixed number equivalent of 0.16 is:
0 4/25
Conclusion
In conclusion, 0.16 can be expressed as a mixed number as 0 4/25. Mixed numbers are a useful way to express values that are not whole numbers, and they can often simplify fractions that have large numerators and denominators.
