48 as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal representation. Firstly, we have to understand whole numbers and decimals. A whole number is a number without fractions, including the numbers 0, 1, 2, and so on. A decimal is another way to represent numbers, especially those that are not 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.

What is 48 as a decimal?

$48 as a decimal$

Answer

48 as a decimal can be written as 48.0. It is a terminating decimal, indicating it ends and does not repeat.

Explanation

To write 48 as a decimal, we recognize it is already a whole number. Thus, we simply express it as 48.0 to indicate the presence of a fractional part, even though it is zero.

This is straightforward as the decimal representation does not change the value of the whole number.

Important Glossaries for 48 as a decimal

Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.
Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.
Fractional Part: The part of a number that appears to the right of the decimal point.
Decimal Point: The dot used to separate the whole number from the fractional part in a decimal number.