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16/9 as a decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to understand fractions and decimals. A fraction represents a part of a whole. It has two parts: the numerator (the number on the top) and the denominator (the number below). In this case, 16 is the numerator, indicating how many parts are considered, and 9 is the denominator, showing how many parts make up a whole. A decimal is a way to represent a non-whole number using a decimal point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part. Numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

16/9 as a decimal for Australian Students
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What is 16/9 as a decimal?

16/9 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

16/9 in decimals can be written as 1.77777….. It is a recurring decimal, which means the same digit repeats infinitely.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 16/9 into a decimal, we use the division method. Since 16 is larger than 9, division proceeds straightforwardly without needing additional steps for the initial division.

 

Let's break down the process step by step:

 

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator. Here, the numerator (16) is the dividend, and the denominator (9) is the divisor.

 

Step 2: Divide 16 by 9. Since 16 is greater than 9, we can perform the division directly.

 

Step 3: 9 goes into 16 once, so we write 1 in the quotient place, subtract 9 from 16, and get a remainder of 7.

 

Step 4: Bring down a 0 to make it 70.

 

Step 5: 9 goes into 70 seven times (9 × 7 = 63), so we write 7 in the quotient place and subtract 63 from 70 to get a remainder of 7.

 

Step 6: Repeat the process by bringing down another 0, making it 70 again, and dividing by 9.

 

This repetitive process results in the recurring decimal 1.7777……

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Important Glossaries for 16/9 as a decimal

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity representing a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.
     
  • Decimal: A number expressed in the base ten that uses a decimal point to separate the whole and fractional parts.
     
  • Recurring Decimal: A decimal in which one or more digits repeat infinitely.
     
  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are considered.
     
  • Divisor: A number by which another number (the dividend) is divided. ```
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