What is 2/3 as a Decimal?

Solution:

2/3 as a decimal is 0.6666…

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How to Convert 2/3 to Decimal

To convert 2/3 to a decimal, you need to use the division method. Here is the formula:

2/3 = 2 ÷ 3 = 0.6666…

To use the division method to express 2/3 as a decimal, divide the fraction's numerator (2) by the denominator (3), which is equal to 0.6666….

2/3 is a Repeating Decimal

This formula results in a repeating decimal, which can be more cleanly expressed using a line (called a vinculum) over the repeating part.

Thus, 2/3 expressed as a repeating decimal is 0.66 with a vinculum over the repeating portion of the number.

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Fraction:

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Decimal Result:

2 / 3=0.666667

Steps to Solve

Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator:

2 / 3=2÷3=0.666667

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