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Last updated on March 17th, 2025
It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to learn fractions and decimals. A fraction represents a part from 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 11. 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.
7 2/11 in decimals can be written as 7.181818.... It is a recurring decimal, indicating that the digits will repeat infinitely.
To convert 7 2/11 to a decimal, we first convert the fractional part 2/11 into a decimal. Let's break down the process step by step:
Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (2) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (11) will be taken as the divisor.
Step 2: Divide 2 by 11. Since 2 is smaller than 11, we will add a decimal point in the quotient and treat it as 20.
Step 3: Now, divide 20 by 11. 11 goes into 20 one time, so write 1 in the quotient and subtract 11 from 20, which gives 9.
Step 4: Bring down another 0, making it 90. Divide 90 by 11, which gives 8, and subtract 88 (11 × 8) from 90, leaving 2.
Step 5: The remainder is 2, repeat the process, which means it will continue as 0.181818....
Step 6: Add this decimal result to the whole part (7), yielding 7.181818....
The answer for 7 2/11 as a decimal is 7.181818....