270 as a decimal

Answer

270 as a decimal is simply written as 270.0. It is a terminating decimal because it does not have any fractional part beyond the decimal point.

Explanation

To convert 270 into a decimal, we need to recognize that 270 is already a whole number. By adding a decimal point followed by a zero, we denote that there is no fractional part.

Step 1: Identify the whole number, which is 270.

Step 2: Since there are no fractions or parts less than one, we add a decimal point followed by zero.

Step 3: The resulting decimal is 270.0, indicating it is exactly 270 with no fractional part.

The conversion of 270 to a decimal is straightforward, as it remains 270.0.

• Whole Number: A number without fractions; an integer.
   
• Decimal: A number that includes a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.
   
• Decimal Point: The dot used in a decimal number to separate the whole number from the fractional part.
   
• Fractional Part: The portion of a decimal number that is to the right of the decimal point.