What is 1/6 as a decimal?

1/6 as a decimal is 0.1666.... To convert, divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (6).

What is 1/6 as a percentage?

1/6 as a percentage is 16.67%. Multiply the decimal value by 100 to get the percentage.

Is 1/6 a repeating decimal?

Yes, 1/6 is a repeating decimal. The decimal representation is 0.1666..., which repeats indefinitely.

1/6 as a Decimal

Decimal

1/6 = 0.1666...

Percentage

16.67%

Type

Repeating

Visual Representation

1/6 = 16.67%

How to Convert 1/6 to a Decimal

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator:

1 ÷ 6 = 0.1666...

Since 6 has prime factors other than 2 and 5, the result is a repeating decimal. The digits after the decimal point repeat in a cycle indefinitely.

All Fractions with Denominator 6

Fraction	Decimal	Percentage
1/6	0.1666...	16.67%
2/6	0.3333...	33.33%
3/6	0.5	50%
4/6	0.6666...	66.67%
5/6	0.8333...	83.33%

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