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9 1/3 as a Decimal

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This is a simple question on decimal conversion. To understand this, we need to know fractions and decimals. A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (the number on top) and a denominator (the number below). Here, 9 1/3 is a mixed number with 9 as the whole number and 1/3 as the fractional part. A decimal is a way to express numbers 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 number, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

9 1/3 as a Decimal for Indian Students
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What is 9 1/3 as a decimal?

9 1/3 as a decimal

 

 

Answer

9 1/3 in decimal form can be written as 9.33333... It is a recurring decimal, indicating that the digit 3 repeats infinitely.

 

Explanation

To convert 9 1/3 into a decimal, we first convert the fractional part, 1/3, into a decimal, using the division method.

 

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction. The numerator (1) is the dividend, and the denominator (3) is the divisor.

 

Step 2: Since 1 is smaller than 3, we use the decimal method. We add a decimal point and a zero to make it 10, which allows us to divide 10 by 3.

 

Step 3: Divide 10 by 3 to get 3, with a remainder of 1.

 

Step 4: Bring down another 0 to make it 10 again, and repeat the division process. The process continues indefinitely, resulting in the recurring decimal 0.3333...

 

Step 5: Combine the whole number 9 with the decimal obtained from the fractional part,

 

Resulting in 9.3333...

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Important Glossaries for 9 1/3 as a decimal

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

 

  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

 

  • Mixed Number: A number consisting of a whole number and a fractional part.

 

  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.

 

  • Recurring Decimal: A decimal in which one or more digits repeat infinitely.
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