11/2 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 11 represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 2. 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 those to the right represent the fractional part.

What is 11/2 as a decimal?

$11/2 as a decimal$ Answer

11/2 in decimals can be written as 5.5. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To get 11/2 in decimal, we will use the division method.

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (11) will be taken as dividend and the denominator (2) as divisor.

Step 2: Divide 11 by 2.

Step 3: 2 goes into 11 five times, so we write 5 in the quotient place, multiplying 5 by 2 gives 10.

Step 4: Subtract 10 from 11 to get a remainder of 1.

Step 5: Bring down a 0 to make it 10.

Step 6: 2 goes into 10 five times exactly, so we write 5 in the quotient place. This division process results in the remainder of 0, making it a terminating decimal.

The answer for 11/2 as a decimal is 5.5.

Important Glossaries for 11/2 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.