Question

What fraction is equivalent to 16.6 repeating

Answer 1

It is 16.666…

let 16.666 be x :

`x = 16.666 - - - (i) \\ 100x = 1666.666 - - - (ii)`

subtract (i) from (ii):

`99x = 1650 \\ \\ x = (1650)/(99) = { \boxed{ \boxed{ (50)/(3) }}}`

Answer 2

the answer is 16 2/3 ?