3 2/5 as a Decimal

Answer

3 2/5 in decimal form is 3.4. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 3 2/5 to a decimal, we first convert the fractional part 2/5 to a decimal.

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator. Here, the numerator (2) will be the dividend and the denominator (5) will be the divisor.

Step 2: Divide the numerator by the denominator. Since 5 goes into 20 (which is 2.0) four times, 2 divided by 5 equals 0.4.

Step 3: Add the whole number part to the decimal obtained. Thus, 3 plus 0.4 equals 3.4.

• 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.