3/50 as a Decimal

Answer

3/50 in decimals can be written as 0.06. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To get 3/50 in decimal, we will use the division method. Since 3 is smaller than 50, we will use the decimal method which will give us 0.06. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process.

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (3) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (50) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: As 3 is smaller than 50, it can't be divided, so we will use decimals. We will add 0 to the dividend, making 3 as 30, and add a decimal point in the quotient place.

Step 3: Now that it is 30, we can divide it by 50. As 30 is still smaller than 50, we add another 0, making it 300.

Step 4: Now divide 300 by 50, which gives us 6. We will write 6 in the quotient place.

Step 5: Since 50 × 6 = 300, subtracting gives us 0, meaning the division ends here.

The division process concludes here with no remainder, indicating it is a terminating decimal.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
   
• Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
   
• Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.