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38 as a Decimal

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This is a simple question on converting fractions to decimals. To start, we must understand fractions and decimals. A fraction represents a portion of a whole, consisting of a numerator (the number above) and a denominator (the number below). In this context, 38 is not a fraction but an integer. A decimal is a way to represent numbers, 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 number, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

38 as a Decimal for Canadian Students
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What is 38 as a decimal?

38 as a decimal

 

 

Answer

38 as a decimal is simply 38.0.

 

Explanation

The number 38 is already an integer, and when expressed as a decimal, it remains the same, with a decimal point followed by zero.

 

This is because there are no fractional parts when converting an integer to a decimal. For example, if you were to consider 38 as a fraction, it would be 38/1.

 

When you divide 38 by 1, you get 38. To express this in decimal form, you simply add a decimal point and a zero, resulting in 38.0.

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Important Glossaries for 38 as a decimal

  • Integer: A whole number that is not a fraction, including positive, negative numbers, and zero.

 

  • Decimal: A number expressed using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

 

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.

 

  • Numerical Value: The value or number that represents a quantity.

 

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