What is 1.66 as a Fraction?

1.66 can be expressed as a fraction in the following way:

First, recognize that 1.66 is the same as 1 and 66 hundredths. This can be written as:

1 + 66/100

To simplify 66/100, we find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 66 and 100, which is 2. Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 2, we get:

66 ÷ 2 = 33

100 ÷ 2 = 50

So, 66/100 simplifies to 33/50.

Therefore, 1.66 as a fraction is:

1 33/50

This is the mixed number form. If you prefer an improper fraction, you can convert the mixed number:

1 × 50 + 33 = 83

So, 1 33/50 as an improper fraction is 83/50.

In summary:

1.66 = 1 33/50 = 83/50

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