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Last updated on March 13th, 2025
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: the numerator (number on the top) here, 29 represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 9. A decimal is a way to represent a number that is not whole, using a (.) or a decimal 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.
29/9 in decimals can be written as 3.2222….. It is a recurring decimal, showing it will repeat the same digit infinitely.
To get 29/9 in decimal, we will use the division method. Here, 29 is greater than 9, so we can divide directly. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:
Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (29) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (9) will be taken as the divisor.
Step 2: As 29 is greater than 9, we can proceed with the division. Divide 29 by 9, which gives us 3 as the whole number and a remainder.
Step 3: Subtract 27 (since 9 × 3 = 27) from 29, giving us a remainder of 2.
Step 4: Bring down a 0 to make the remainder 20. Divide 20 by 9, giving us 2 in the quotient.
Step 5: Subtract 18 (since 9 × 2 = 18) from 20, giving us a remainder of 2. Bring down another 0, and repeat the division process. The division process continues, and we don't get the remainder as 0. This process is called a recurring decimal.
The answer for 29/9 as a decimal will be 3.2222……