1 3/8 as a Decimal

Answer

1 3/8 in decimals can be written as 1.375. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 1 3/8 to a decimal, we will first convert the fraction part to a decimal and then add it to the whole number.

Step 1: Identify the whole number and the fraction. Here, 1 is the whole number, and 3/8 is the fraction.

Step 2: Convert the fraction 3/8 to a decimal by dividing the numerator (3) by the denominator (8).

Step 3: 3 divided by 8 equals 0.375.

Step 4: Add the decimal 0.375 to the whole number 1 to obtain 1.375.

• 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.