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56 as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to understand whole numbers and decimals. A whole number is a number without fractions; an integer. A decimal is a way to represent a number that is not whole, using a decimal point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and those to the right represent the fractional part. However, in this case, we are dealing with a whole number, which means there are no fractional parts.

56 as a Decimal for Australian Students
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What is 56 as a decimal?

56 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

56 as a decimal is 56.0.

 

Explanation

 

To express 56 as a decimal, we need to understand that it is already a whole number. When converting whole numbers to decimal form, you can add a decimal point followed by a zero, indicating there are no fractional parts.

 

Step 1: Identify the whole number, which in this case is 56.

 

Step 2: Add a decimal point and a zero, resulting in 56.0. This shows that 56 is a whole number with no fractional part.

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Important Glossaries for 56 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: A number that is not a fraction; an integer.

 

  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

 

  • Decimal Point: A dot used to separate the whole part of a number from the fractional part in decimal notation.

 

  • Integer: A whole number; a number that is not a fraction.

 

  • Non-Terminating Decimal: A decimal that continues infinitely without repeating. (Note: This is not directly related to the topic of 56 as a decimal but is included for completeness in understanding decimals.)
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