14 3/4 as a Decimal

Answer

14 3/4 as a decimal is 14.75. This is a terminating decimal, meaning the digits do not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 14 3/4 into a decimal, follow these steps:

Step 1: Identify the whole number and the fraction in 14 3/4. The whole number is 14, and the fraction is 3/4.

Step 2: Convert the fraction 3/4 into a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

Step 3: Divide 3 by 4, which equals 0.75. Step 4: Combine the whole number with the decimal. Add 14 and 0.75 to get 14.75.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity that represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.
   
• Decimal: A number expressed in the base ten, using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.
   
• Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating the number of parts considered.
   
• Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up the whole.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal number that ends and does not have infinitely repeating digits.