27/32 as a Decimal

Answer

27/32 in decimals can be written as 0.84375. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To get 27/32 in decimal, we will use the division method. Here as 27 is smaller than 32, we will take the help of decimal method which will give us 0.84375. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process.

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because numerator (27) will be taken as dividend and denominator (32) will be taken as divisor.

Step 2: As 27 is smaller than 32, we will add a decimal point to the quotient and a zero to the dividend to make it 270.

Step 3: Now divide 270 by 32. Let's see how many times 32 fits into 270.

Step 4: 32 fits into 270 eight times (32 × 8 = 256). Write 8 in the quotient place and subtract 256 from 270, which gives 14.

Step 5: Bring down another 0 in the dividend place, making it 140, and repeat the process.

Step 6: Repeat this process until the remainder is zero.

The answer for 27/32 as a decimal will be 0.84375.

• 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.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.