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Last updated on March 5th, 2025
Converting numbers to decimals is a straightforward task. We start by understanding whole numbers and decimals. A whole number refers to a complete unit without fractions or decimals. In contrast, a decimal represents a number that is not whole, using a decimal point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part. The digits to the left of the decimal point represent the whole number, and those to the right represent the fractional part.
320 as a decimal is simply written as 320.0. Since 320 is a whole number, it does not have a fractional component.
To express 320 as a decimal, we note that it is already a whole number, meaning it is complete without any fractions. When writing whole numbers as decimals, we add a decimal point followed by a zero to indicate no fractional part.
Thus, 320 becomes 320.0.
Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.
Decimal: A numerical representation using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.
Fraction: A part of a whole expressed using a numerator and a denominator.
Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts are considered.
Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.