12 3/8 as a Decimal

Answer

12 3/8 in decimals can be written as 12.375. This is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 12 3/8 to a decimal, we will first convert the fraction 3/8 into a decimal and then add it to the whole number 12.

Step 1: Identify the numerator (3) and the denominator (8).

Step 2: Divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375.

Step 3: Add the decimal result to the whole number: 12 + 0.375 = 12.375.

Thus, 12 3/8 as a decimal is 12.375.

• 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.