3 2/4 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, 2 represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 4. 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 that to the right represents the fractional part.

What is 3 2/4 as a decimal?

$3 2/4 as a decimal$ Answer

3 2/4 in decimals can be written as 3.5.

Explanation

To convert 3 2/4 into a decimal, we first need to simplify and then convert the fractional part. Let's break it down step by step:

Step 1: Simplify the fraction 2/4. Since 2 and 4 can both be divided by 2, we simplify 2/4 to 1/2.

Step 2: Convert the fraction 1/2 into a decimal. When we divide 1 by 2, we get 0.5.

Step 3: Combine the whole number with the decimal. The whole number is 3, and the decimal from 1/2 is 0.5, giving us 3.5 as the final answer.

Therefore, the answer for 3 2/4 as a decimal is 3.5.

Important Glossaries for 3 2/4 as a decimal

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.
Simplification: The process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor.