7 1/16 as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to understand fractions and decimals. A fraction represents a part of the whole. It has two parts: the numerator (number on the top) here, 1 represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 16. A decimal is a way to represent a number that is not whole, using a decimal point (.) 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.

What is 7 1/16 as a decimal?

$7 1/16 as a decimal$

Answer

7 1/16 in decimals can be written as 7.0625. It is a terminating decimal, indicating that it ends after a few decimal places.

Explanation

To convert 7 1/16 to a decimal, we will convert the fractional part separately and then add it to the whole number. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the whole number and the fractional part. The whole number is 7.

Step 2: Convert the fractional part, 1/16, into a decimal.

Step 3: Divide 1 by 16 to get the decimal equivalent.

Step 4: 1 divided by 16 equals 0.0625.

Step 5: Add the whole number and the decimal equivalent of the fraction: 7 + 0.0625 = 7.0625.

Therefore, 7 1/16 as a decimal is 7.0625.

Important Glossaries for 7 1/16 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.
Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.
Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.
Division: The operation of ascertaining how many times one number is contained in another.