10 7/8 as a Decimal

Answer

10 7/8 as a decimal can be written as 10.875.

Explanation

To convert 10 7/8 to a decimal, we need to convert the fractional part separately and then add it to the whole number.

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

Step 1: Identify the whole number (10) and the fraction (7/8).

Step 2: Convert the fraction 7/8 into a decimal by dividing the numerator (7) by the denominator (8).

Step 3: Performing the division 7 ÷ 8 gives 0.875.

Step 4: Combine the whole number with the decimal from step 3.

Thus, 10 + 0.875 = 10.875.

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