30 seconds as a Decimal

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Understanding decimal conversion involves learning about fractions and decimals. A fraction represents a part of a whole and has two parts: the numerator (the top number) and the denominator (the bottom number). A decimal is a way to represent a non-whole number, 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, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

What is 30 seconds as a decimal of a minute?

$30 seconds as a decimal$ Answer

30 seconds as a decimal of a minute can be written as 0.5. This is because 30 seconds is half of 60 seconds, which makes up one whole minute.

Explanation

To convert 30 seconds into a decimal of a minute, use the following steps:

Step 1: Identify the total number of seconds in a minute, which is 60.

Step 2: Consider the given time, which is 30 seconds.

Step 3: Divide the number of seconds you have (30) by the total number of seconds in a minute (60) to get the decimal.

Step 4: Perform the division: 30 ÷ 60 = 0.5.

Therefore, 30 seconds is equal to 0.5 as a decimal of a minute.

Important Glossaries for 30 seconds as a decimal

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 or a division, indicating the portion we have.
Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction or a division, showing the total parts that make up a whole.
Recurring Decimal: A decimal in which one or more digits repeat infinitely.
Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.