How do you change 0.16666 in a fraction

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Let x=0.166666...-----------(1equation) Multiplying by 10 in both sides 10x=1.66666...-------------(2equation) Multiplying by 10 in both sides 100x=16.6666...----------(3equation) Subtracting 2equation from 3equation 100x-10x=16.666..-1.666.. 90x=15 x=15/90 0.16666....=15/90

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