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68 as a decimal

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This is a simple question about decimal conversion. First, we have to understand whole numbers and decimals. A whole number is an integer without a fractional part. A decimal is a way to represent numbers that may not be 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.

68 as a decimal for Australian Students
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What is 68 as a decimal?

68 as a decimal

 

Answer:

 

68 as a decimal is written simply as 68.0. It is a whole number with a decimal point added to indicate there are no fractional parts.

 

Explanation:

 

To express 68 as a decimal, we acknowledge that it is already a whole number. The decimal representation remains 68.0, where the zero after the decimal point signifies that there are no additional fractional components.

 

This representation is particularly useful in contexts where precision is required, and it aids in aligning numbers for operations involving decimals.

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Important Glossaries for 68 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: An integer that is not a fraction; a complete unit without fractional parts.

 

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

 

  • Decimal Point: A dot (.) used in decimal numbers to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

 

  • Precision: The degree of exactness with which a number is expressed, particularly in a decimal format.

 

  • Fractional Part: The portion of a number that appears to the right of the decimal point, representing a value less than one whole unit.
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