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Last updated on March 13th, 2025

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20/24 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 of the whole. It has two parts: numerator (number on the top) here, 20 represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 24. A decimal is a way to represent a 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 those to the right represent the fractional part.

20/24 as a Decimal for Canadian Students
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What is 20/24 as a decimal?

20/24 as a decimal

Answer

 

20/24 in decimals can be simplified first and then written as approximately 0.8333. It is a recurring decimal, showing it will repeat the same digit infinitely.

 

Explanation

 

To get 20/24 in decimal, we will use division method. However, simplifying the fraction first makes it easier. 20/24 simplifies to 5/6. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

 

Step 1: Simplify the fraction 20/24 to 5/6 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4.

 

Step 2: Identify the numerator and denominator of the simplified fraction because numerator (5) will be taken as the dividend and denominator (6) will be taken as the divisor.

 

Step 3: As 5 is smaller than 6, it can't be divided directly, so we will take the help of decimals. We will add 0 to the dividend, making 5 as 50, and add a decimal point in the quotient place.

 

Step 4: Now that it is 50, we can divide it by 6. Let's see how many times 6 makes 50.

 

Step 5: 50 is not a multiple of 6, so we will look for the nearest number that is 6 × 8 = 48. We will write 8 in the quotient place and subtract 48 from 50, which gives 2.

 

Step 6: Bring down another 0 in the dividend place, making it 20, and then repeat the division process. The division process continues, and we get a repeating remainder, indicating this process is a recurring decimal.

 

The answer for 20/24 as a decimal will be approximately 0.8333...

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Important Glossaries for 20/24 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.
     
  • Recurring Decimal: A decimal in which a digit or group of digits repeats infinitely.
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