28 3/5 as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to learn fractions and decimals. A fraction represents a part of the whole. It has two parts: the numerator (number on the top) here, which represents how many parts out of the whole, and the denominator (number below), which shows how many parts make the whole. 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 fraction part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

What is 28 3/5 as a decimal?

$28 3/5 as a decimal$

Answer

28 3/5 in decimals can be written as 28.6.

Explanation

To convert 28 3/5 into a decimal, we first convert the fraction part 3/5 into a decimal. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator. Here, the numerator (3) will be taken as the dividend, and the denominator (5) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: Divide 3 by 5. Since 3 is smaller than 5, we use the decimal method, adding a decimal point and zero.

Step 3: Now divide 30 by 5. 5 goes into 30 exactly 6 times.

Step 4: Since there is no remainder, the division ends here, making 3/5 equal to 0.6.

Step 5: Add this decimal to the whole part, 28, which gives us 28 + 0.6 = 28.6.

Important Glossaries for 28 3/5 as a decimal

Mixed Number: A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.
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.