5 1/10 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 (the number on the top) represents how many parts out of the whole, and the denominator (the number below) shows how many parts make the whole. A decimal is a way to represent a number that is 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.

What is 5 1/10 as a decimal?

$5 1/10 as a decimal$ Answer

5 1/10 in decimals can be written as 5.1. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat indefinitely.

Explanation

To convert 5 1/10 to a decimal, we separate the whole number from the fraction. The whole number is 5, and the fraction is 1/10.

Step 1: Convert the fraction 1/10 to a decimal.

Step 2: Divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (10).

Step 3: 1 divided by 10 equals 0.1.

Step 4: Combine the whole number 5 with the decimal 0.1 to get 5.1.

Thus, 5 1/10 as a decimal is 5.1.

Important Glossaries for 5 1/10 as a decimal

Mixed Number: A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.
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.