One-Sixteenth - Its Representation on Number Line

To understand sixteenth, let’s recall the concept of fractions once again. We know that a fraction is defined as a part of a whole a number. For example, if you have taken a piece of an apple from a whole apple, it means you have taken a fraction of the apple. The values of fractions can be half, one-third, one-fourth, one-tenth, one-sixteenth, etc. If you divide a whole thing into sixteen equal parts, then each part is one-sixteenth of the whole.

Keep reading to know about all important information related to sixteenth such as how to write sixteenth as a fraction and its representation on the number line.

What Is Sixteenth?

We know that sixteenth is a number obtained when you divide the whole number 1 by 16 you get \[\frac{1}{16}\]. Also, one-sixteenth can be expressed as a part of a circle divided into 16 partitions. The dark blue section in the following image is the one-sixteenth of the circle.

Representation of one-sixteenth in a circle

A sixteenth can also be observed in a square divided into 16 equal parts. If a square is divided into sixteen small squares. The one square will represent the one-sixteenth part of the whole square. The representation of the sixteenth in a square is shown below.

Representation of one-sixteenth in a square

How to Write Sixteenth as a Fraction?

The first thing that you should know about fractions is that they are a part of a whole number. So, one-sixteenth is the 16th part of 1 or unity. In the sixteenth, the numerator and the denominator are 1 and 16, respectively.

To write a sixteenth as a fraction, simply divide the numerator by the denominator:

=1 ÷ 16

= \[\frac{1}{16}\].

Representation of Sixteenth on a Number Line

A number line is a straight line having the numbers placed at equal intervals or segments along its length. To represent\[\frac{1}{16}\] on a number line, you need to divide the number line into sixteen equal parts between the numbers 0 and 1. Then each part will be \[\frac{1}{16}\]. The representation of fraction \[\frac{1}{16}\] on a number line is shown below.

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Conclusion

Kids will understand \[\frac{1}{16}\] with a knowledge of fractions and relevant examples. The concept of fractions is described through an example in the above article. This article will help students learn about \[\frac{1}{16}\] and its representation on a number line. To learn more of such interesting Maths topics, visit our Vedantu today! You will also find worksheets, English grammar-related study materials, stories and poems, and much more.