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117 as a decimal

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This is a straightforward question about number representation. Firstly, we should understand whole numbers and decimals. A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, representing a complete unit. A decimal is a method to express numbers that are 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 number, while those to the right represent the fractional part.

117 as a decimal for Thai Students
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What is 117 as a decimal?

117 as a decimalAnswer

 

117 as a decimal can be written as 117.0. This is because 117 is a whole number and can be expressed with a decimal point followed by a zero to show that there is no fractional part.

 

Explanation

 

To express 117 as a decimal, we recognize that it is already a whole number. Therefore, 117.0 is the decimal representation, indicating no fractional component.

 

Step 1: Identify the whole number, which is 117 in this case.

 

Step 2: Since 117 is a whole number, it does not have a fractional part, but we can add a decimal point followed by a zero to emphasize the absence of any fraction.

 

Step 3: The decimal representation is therefore straightforward: 117.0.

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Important Glossaries for 117 as a decimal

  • Whole Number: A number without fractions or decimals, representing a complete unit.
     
  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
     
  • Decimal Point: A dot used to separate the whole number from the fractional part in a decimal number.
     
  • Fractional Part: The part of a decimal number that appears after the decimal point, representing a portion of the whole.
     
  • Integer: A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, without fractions or decimals.
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