55/100 as a decimal

Answer

55/100 in decimals can be written as 0.55. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 55/100 into a decimal, we will use the division method. Since 55 is smaller than 100, we will directly convert it using the decimal method, which will give us 0.55. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator. The numerator (55) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (100) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: As 55 is smaller than 100, we cannot divide it directly into a whole number, so we use the decimal method. We add 0 to the dividend, making it 550 and add a decimal point in the quotient place.

Step 3: Now, divide 550 by 100. Let's see how many times 100 fits into 550.

Step 4: 100 × 5 = 500, so we write 5 in the quotient place and subtract 500 from 550, which gives us 50.

Step 5: Bring down another 0 in the dividend place, making it 500. Repeat the process until there is no remainder. The process results in a terminating decimal.

The answer for 55/100 as a decimal is 0.55.

• 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.