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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 of the whole. It has two parts: numerator (the number on the top), here 2, which represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (the 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 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.
2 2/11 in decimals can be written as 2.1818… It is a recurring decimal, showing it will repeat the same sequence of digits infinitely.
To convert 2 2/11 to a decimal, we will use the division method for the fractional part. Let's break down the process step by step:
Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. The whole number 2 and the fraction 2/11 can be combined as (2×11)+2 = 24/11.
Step 2: Identify the numerator and denominator. Here, 24 is the numerator (dividend), and 11 is the denominator (divisor).
Step 3: Divide 24 by 11. Since 24 is greater than 11, we perform the division directly.
Step 4: 24 ÷ 11 equals 2 with a remainder of 2. Write 2 in the quotient place.
Step 5: Bring down a zero to make the remainder 20, and continue the division: 20 ÷ 11 equals 1 with a remainder of 9.
Step 6: Bring down another zero to make it 90, and repeat the division: 90 ÷ 11 equals 8 with a remainder of 2.
Step 7: Repeat the process with the remainder 2, bringing down another zero each time. This is a recurring decimal, as the remainder and quotient repeat.
The answer for 2 2/11 as a decimal will be 2.1818…