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Last updated on March 13th, 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: the numerator (number on the top), here 6, represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 2. 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, and those to the right represent the fractional part.
6/2 in decimals can be written as 3. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it ends without repeating.
To get 6/2 in decimal, we will use the division method. Here, as 6 is larger than 2, we can divide directly without needing a decimal point. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:
Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (6) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (2) will be taken as the divisor.
Step 2: As 6 is larger than 2, we can divide it directly.
Step 3: Determine how many times 2 fits into 6.
Step 4: 2 fits into 6 exactly 3 times (2 × 3 = 6).
Step 5: Write 3 in the quotient place. Since there is no remainder, the division ends here, making it a terminating decimal.
The answer for 6/2 as a decimal will be 3.