4 3/5 as a Decimal

Answer

4 3/5 as a decimal can be written as 4.6.

Explanation

To convert 4 3/5 into a decimal, we need to handle the whole number part and the fractional part separately.

Step 1: Identify the whole number and the fraction. Here, 4 is the whole number and 3/5 is the fraction.

Step 2: Convert the fraction 3/5 into a decimal. Divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (5).

Step 3: Perform the division: 3 divided by 5 equals 0.6.

Step 4: Combine the whole number and the decimal from the fraction: 4 + 0.6 = 4.6.

• 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.

• Mixed Number: A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.