2 3/5 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, numerator (number on the top) here, 3 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 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 2 3/5 as a decimal?

$2 3/5 as a decimal$ Answer

2 3/5 in decimal form can be written as 2.6. This is a terminating decimal, meaning it ends after a certain number of digits.

Explanation

To convert 2 3/5 into a decimal, we start by converting the fraction part into a decimal. Let's perform the division for 3/5.

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (3) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (5) will be the divisor.

Step 2: Perform the division 3 ÷ 5, which equals 0.6.

Step 3: Combine this decimal (0.6) with the whole number part (2) to get 2.6.

The conversion process ends here, as 3/5 is a terminating decimal, resulting in 2 3/5 as 2.6.

Important Glossaries for 2 3/5 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.
Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.