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6 1/2 as a Decimal

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Converting fractions to decimals is a straightforward process. Understanding fractions and decimals is crucial for this conversion. A fraction represents a part of a whole and is composed of two parts: the numerator (the top number) and the denominator (the bottom number). The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered, while the denominator shows how many parts make up the whole. A decimal is a way to represent 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 part, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

6 1/2 as a Decimal for US Students
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What is 6 1/2 as a decimal?

6 1/2 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

6 1/2 as a decimal can be written as 6.5. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 6 1/2 to a decimal, we must first understand the mixed fraction. The whole number is 6, and the fractional part is 1/2.

 

Let's see the step-by-step process:

 

Step 1: Identify the whole number (6) and the fractional part (1/2).

 

Step 2: Convert the fractional part 1/2 into a decimal. Divide 1 by 2, which equals 0.5.

 

Step 3: Combine the whole number with the decimal part. Add 6 and 0.5 to get 6.5.

 

Therefore, 6 1/2 as a decimal is 6.5.

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Important Glossaries for 6 1/2 as a decimal

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.
     
  • Decimal: A number expressed in the base-ten system, using 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, specifying how many parts make up a whole.
     
  • Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.
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