-12 2/5 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 from the whole. It has two parts: the numerator (number on the top), here 2 represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 5. A decimal is a way to represent a number that is not whole, using a (.) or 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 -12 2/5 as a decimal?

$-12 2/5 as a decimal$ Answer

-12 2/5 in decimals can be written as -12.4.

Explanation

To get -12 2/5 in decimal, we will convert the fraction 2/5 into a decimal and then combine it with the whole number -12.

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (2) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (5) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: Divide 2 by 5. Since 2 is smaller than 5, we will use a decimal method. We will add 0 to the dividend, making it 20, and add a decimal point in the quotient.

Step 3: 20 divided by 5 is exactly 4.

Step 4: Thus, 2/5 as a decimal is 0.4.

Step 5: Combine -12 with 0.4 to get -12.4.

Important Glossaries for -12 2/5 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.
Mixed Number: A whole number combined with a fraction.