To convert - 1.166666667 to a fraction:
1. Let x = 1.166666667
2. The repeating digit is 6.
3. Place the repeating digit to the left of the decimal point.
In this case, move the decimal point 2 places to the right by multiplying it by 100.
Thus,
(x = 1.166666667) * 100
100x = 116.6666667 - equation (1)
4. Place the repeating digit to the right of the decimal point.
In this case, move the decimal point 1 place to the right.
Thus,
(x = 1.166666667) * 10
10x = 11.66666667 - equation (2)
5. Subtract Eq.(2) from Eq.(1)
100 x - 10x = 116.6666667 - 11.66666667
90x = 525
divide both sides by 90
x = 105/90 or 7/6
Answer: 1.166666667 = 7/6 in fraction
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