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16 1/5 as a Decimal

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Converting a mixed number to a decimal involves understanding fractions and decimal notation. A mixed number consists of a whole number and a fraction. In this case, the whole number is 16, and the fraction is 1/5. A decimal is a way 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, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

16 1/5 as a Decimal for US Students
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What is 16 1/5 as a decimal?

16 1/5 as a decimal

Answer

 

16 1/5 as a decimal can be written as 16.2. This decimal is a terminating decimal, meaning it ends after a certain number of digits.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 16 1/5 to a decimal, we first convert the fraction 1/5 to a decimal. Let's use the division method for this conversion.

 

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction 1/5. Here, 1 is the numerator (dividend) and 5 is the denominator (divisor).

 

Step 2: Divide 1 by 5. Since 1 is smaller than 5, we use a decimal to make the division possible.

 

Step 3: Add a decimal point and a 0 to the dividend, making it 10.

 

Step 4: Divide 10 by 5. The quotient is 2, which means 1/5 as a decimal is 0.2.

 

Step 5: Combine the whole number 16 with the fraction decimal 0.2 to get 16.2.

 

The result is 16.2, which is a terminating decimal.

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Important Glossaries for 16 1/5 as a decimal

  • Mixed Number: A number consisting of a whole number and a fraction.
     
  • 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.
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