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9 1/5 as a Decimal

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Converting fractions to decimals is a fundamental mathematical skill. Fractions represent parts of a whole and consist of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). The numerator shows how many parts are considered, while the denominator indicates how many parts make up a whole. Decimals are used to express non-whole numbers, with the whole part separated from the fractional part by a decimal point. Numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole number, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

9 1/5 as a Decimal for US Students
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What is 9 1/5 as a decimal?

9 1/5 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

9 1/5 in decimal form is 9.2. It is a terminating decimal, which means it does not repeat infinitely.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 9 1/5 into a decimal, we first convert the fractional part. Here, 1/5 is our fraction. Using division:

 

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator. The numerator (1) is the dividend, and the denominator (5) is the divisor.

 

Step 2: Divide 1 by 5. Since 1 is less than 5, we use the decimal method.

 

Step 3: Add a decimal point to the quotient and a zero to the dividend, making it 10.

 

Step 4: Divide 10 by 5, resulting in 2.

 

Step 5: The result is 0.2 for the fractional part. Combine this with the whole number 9, giving us 9.2.

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Important Glossaries for 9 1/5 as a decimal

  • Fraction: A numerical representation of a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.

 

  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

 

  • Numerator: The top number in a fraction, showing the number of parts considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom number in a fraction, indicating the total number of parts that make up a whole.

 

  • Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.
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