16 5/8 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, 5 represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 8. 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.

What is 16 5/8 as a decimal?

$16 5/8 as a decimal$

16 5/8 in decimals can be written as 16.625. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 16 5/8 to a decimal, we will use division for the fractional part and then add it to the whole number. Let's break down the process:

Step 1: Identify the whole number (16), the numerator (5), and the denominator (8). The fraction 5/8 will be converted to a decimal.

Step 2: Divide the numerator by the denominator: 5 ÷ 8.

Step 3: Perform the division. 5 divided by 8 equals 0.625.

Step 4: Combine the whole number with the decimal. So, 16 5/8 is equal to 16 + 0.625 = 16.625.

The answer for 16 5/8 as a decimal will be 16.625.

Important Glossaries for 16 5/8 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.