1 2/4 as a Decimal

Answer

1 2/4 as a decimal can be written as 1.5. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it ends without repeating.

Explanation

To convert 1 2/4 to a decimal, follow these steps:

Step 1: Recognize the whole number and the fraction part. Here, the whole number is 1, and the fraction is 2/4.

Step 2: Convert the fraction 2/4 to a decimal. To do this, divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (4).

Step 3: 2 divided by 4 is 0.5.

Step 4: Combine the whole number with the decimal obtained from the fraction. So, 1 + 0.5 = 1.5.

Therefore, 1 2/4 as a decimal is 1.5.

• 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.