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16 2/3 as a Decimal

Here you can find 16 2/3 as a decimal.

We also have useful information regarding the fraction in decimal form. 🙂

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16 2/3 = 16.(6)

Additional Information

16 2/3 in decimal notation has unlimited decimal places, that means it is a non-terminating, repeating decimal.

The repeating pattern or sequence, known as repetend or reptend of 16 2/3 as decimal, can be written with a vinculum, that is overlined, as an ellipsis using three dots …, in parentheses (), or with or with a dot above the digits of the repetend.

Thus:

  • 16 2/3 in decimal form = 16.6
  • Sixteen and two thirds as a decimal = 16.(6)
  • 16 and 2 over 3 as a decimal = 16.6…

Learn how to change 16 2/3 to a decimal number in the following section.

In addition, you can read up on the properties of 16 2/3.

Convert 16 2/3 to Decimal

To change the fraction to decimal you can use the long division method explained in our article fraction to decimal, which you can find in the header menu.

Or you can divide the nominator 50 ([16×3]+2) by the denominator 3 using a calculator.

If you like, use our automatic calculator above. Just enter the fraction with a slash, e.g. 16 2/3.

If the result includes a repeating sequence, then it will be denoted in ().

Similar conversions in this category include, for example:

Ahead is more information on 16 2/3 written in base 10 numeral system.

What is 16 2/3 as a Decimal?

You already know the answer to this question: Sixteen and two thirds as a decimal equals 16.(6)

We have characterized 16 2/3 in base 10 positional notation above, so we are left with telling you the properties of 16 2/3:

  • 16 2/3 is a mixed fraction
  • 16 is the whole-number part
  • 2 is the nominator, above the slash
  • 3 is the denominator, below the slash
  • 16 2/3 can be changed to the improper fraction 50/3

Instead of a slash, the division symbol ÷, known as obelus, can be used to denote a fraction:

For example: 16 2÷3 in decimal.

Conclusion

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– Article written by Mark, last updated on December 20th, 2023