2/6 in decimal form
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to convert the fraction 2/6 into its decimal form. This involves dividing the numerator (2) by the denominator (6).
Answer
0.3333...
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 0.3333...
Steps to Solve
- Identify the fraction components
The fraction given is ( \frac{2}{6} ), with the numerator being 2 and the denominator being 6.
- Perform the division
Divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (6) to get the decimal form.
[ \frac{2}{6} = 2 , \div , 6 = 0.33333 \ldots ]
- Round the result if necessary
If you need a rounded decimal, you can round 0.33333\ldots to a specific number of decimal places. For example, it is commonly rounded to 0.33 or 0.333.
The final answer is 0.3333...
More Information
The decimal form of ( \frac{2}{6} ) is a repeating decimal, often rounded for simplicity.
Tips
A common mistake is to incorrectly perform the division or not recognize the repeating nature of the decimal.
