1/6 as a decimal
1/6 as a decimal is 0.166666… (the digits 6 repeat forever), which is 0.17 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Change either number to try your own. The digits 6 repeat. Rounded to 2 places: 0.17. In lowest terms: 1/6.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 1 by the bottom number 6.
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6 does not go into 1 even once, so the whole part is 0 and we carry on after the decimal point.
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Long division: bring down a zero each time (multiply the remainder by 10), divide by 6, and write the digit. A remainder comes back after 2 steps, so the digits 6 repeat forever.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{1}{6} = 0.1\overline{6} \]
\[ \frac{1}{6} = 1 \div 6 \]Long division of 1 by 6
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 6 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 40 | 40 ÷ 6 = 6 | 4 |
Questions
What is 1/6 as a decimal?
1/6 as a decimal is 0.166666… (the digits 6 repeat forever), which is 0.17 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Is 1/6 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It repeats. The bottom number 6 = 2 × 3 has a prime factor other than 2 and 5, so the division never ends and the block 6 (1 digit) repeats.
What is 1/6 as a percent?
1/6 is 16.666666…% as a percent.
How do I round 1/6 to 2 decimal places?
1/6 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.17.