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Last updated on March 18th, 2025
Converting fractions to decimals is a fundamental concept in mathematics. A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of two parts: the numerator (the top number) and the denominator (the bottom number). In this case, 49 is the numerator, indicating how many parts are considered, and 64 is the denominator, showing how many equal parts make up the whole. 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, while those to the right represent the fractional part.
49/64 in decimals is 0.765625.
To convert 49/64 to a decimal, we use the division method. Here, the numerator 49 is divided by the denominator 64 to find the decimal equivalent. Let's break down the process step-by-step:
Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator, where the numerator (49) is the dividend and the denominator (64) is the divisor.
Step 2: Perform the division: 49 ÷ 64. Since 49 is smaller than 64, the result will be less than 1.
Step 3: Add a decimal point and zeros to the dividend to facilitate the division process.
Step 4: Divide 490 by 64, which gives approximately 7.
Step 5: Multiply 7 by 64 to get 448. Subtract 448 from 490 to get a remainder of 42.
Step 6: Bring down another 0, making it 420, and continue the division process.
Step 7: Repeat the steps until the remainder is 0 or until you achieve the desired level of precision.
Finally, 49/64 as a decimal is 0.765625.