25/5 as a Decimal

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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 25, which represents how many parts out of the whole, and the denominator (number below), here 5, which shows how many parts make the whole. A decimal is a way to represent a number that is not whole, using a (.) or a decimal 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.

What is 25/5 as a decimal?

$25/5 as a decimal$ Answer

25/5 in decimals can be written as 5. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it ends and does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To get 25/5 in decimal, we will use the division method. Here, as 25 is larger than 5, we can directly perform the division. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator, because the numerator (25) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (5) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: Divide 25 by 5 directly, as 25 is larger than 5.

Step 3: 5 goes into 25 five times exactly, because 5 × 5 = 25.

Step 4: Write 5 in the quotient place. The remainder is 0, indicating the division is complete.

The answer for 25/5 as a decimal will be 5.

Important Glossaries for 25/5 as a decimal

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of 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.
Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.