450 as a decimal

Answer

450 as a decimal is simply written as 450.0.

Explanation

To express 450 as a decimal, we maintain its value and append a decimal point followed by a zero to indicate the absence of a fractional part.

Step 1: Recognize that 450 is a whole number.

Step 2: By adding ".0" to 450, we convert it to a decimal format without altering its value.

Thus, the number 450 in decimal form is 450.0.

• Whole Number: A number without fractions or decimals, representing complete units.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
   
• Decimal Point: The symbol used in a decimal number to separate the whole number from the fractional part.
   
• Fractional Part: The part of a decimal number that is to the right of the decimal point.
   
• Non-Terminating Decimal: A decimal that continues infinitely without repeating a pattern (not applicable to 450 but relevant for understanding decimals).