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50 minutes as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to learn about time conversion and decimals. Time is often measured in hours, minutes, and seconds. Here, we are interested in converting minutes to a decimal form representing a fraction of an hour. A decimal is a way to represent a number that is 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, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

50 minutes as a Decimal for US Students
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What is 50 minutes as a decimal?

50 minutes as a decimal

Answer

 

50 minutes as a decimal can be written as 0.8333… It is a recurring decimal, indicating it will repeat the same digit infinitely.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 50 minutes to a decimal, we will divide by the number of minutes in an hour (60). Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

 

Step 1: Identify the number of minutes to convert, which is 50.

 

Step 2: Divide 50 by 60 to convert minutes to hours.

 

Step 3: Perform the division: 50 ÷ 60 = 0.8333…

 

Step 4: The division results in a repeating decimal since 50 is not a multiple of 60, so we find the repeating digit.

 

The answer for 50 minutes as a decimal is 0.8333……

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Important Glossaries for 50 minutes as a decimal

  • Minutes: A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of an hour.
     
  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
     
  • Recurring Decimal: A decimal number in which a pattern of one or more digits repeats infinitely.
     
  • Division: A mathematical operation where one number is divided by another.
     
  • Hour: A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.
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