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5 15/16 as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to learn fractions and decimals. A fraction represents a part from the whole. It has two parts, numerator (number on the top), here 15 represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 16. A decimal is a way to represent the number that is not whole, using a (.) or a decimal to separate the whole part from the fraction part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and that to the right represents the fractional part.

5 15/16 as a Decimal for Australian Students
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What is 5 15/16 as a decimal?

5 15/16 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

5 15/16 in decimals can be written as 5.9375. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

 

Explanation

 

To get 5 15/16 in decimal, we will use division method for the fractional part. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

 

Step 1: Identify the whole number and the fractional part. Here, 5 is the whole number, and 15/16 is the fraction.

 

Step 2: Divide the numerator (15) by the denominator (16).

 

Step 3: 15 divided by 16 gives 0.9375.

 

Step 4: Combine the whole number with the decimal result from the fraction: 5 + 0.9375 = 5.9375.

 

The answer for 5 15/16 as a decimal will be 5.9375.

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Important Glossaries for 5 15/16 as a 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.
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