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Last updated on March 3rd, 2025

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9 3/8 as a Decimal

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This is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to understand fractions and decimals. A mixed fraction represents a whole number combined with a fractional part. In the fraction 3/8, the numerator (3) is the number of parts being considered, and the denominator (8) is the total number of equal parts that make up a 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, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

9 3/8 as a Decimal for US Students
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What is 9 3/8 as a decimal?

9 3/8 as a decimal

 

Answer

 

9 3/8 as a decimal can be written as 9.375.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 9 3/8 to a decimal, we first convert the fraction 3/8 to a decimal and then add it to the whole number 9.

 

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

 

Step 1: Identify the fraction part, which is 3/8. We need to convert this fraction to a decimal.

 

Step 2: Divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 divided by 8 gives 0.375.

 

Step 3: Now, add this decimal to the whole number 9.

 

Step 4: The final result is 9 + 0.375 = 9.375.

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Important Glossaries for 9 3/8 as a decimal

  • Mixed Fraction: A whole number combined with a fraction, representing a number greater than a whole.
     
  • Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes 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, showing how many parts make up a whole.
     
  • Division: A mathematical operation where a number is divided by another to find a quotient.
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