15 1/4 as a Decimal

Answer

15 1/4 in decimal form can be written as 15.25.

Explanation

To convert 15 1/4 into a decimal, we need to consider both the whole number and the fractional part. The whole number is 15, and the fractional part is 1/4. To convert the fraction into a decimal, we divide the numerator by the denominator.

Step 1: Identify the whole number and the fraction. The whole number is 15, and the fraction is 1/4.

Step 2: Convert the fraction 1/4 into a decimal by dividing 1 by 4.

Step 3: 1 divided by 4 equals 0.25.

Step 4: Combine the whole number with the decimal part.

Step 5: 15 plus 0.25 equals 15.25.

Thus, 15 1/4 as a decimal is 15.25.

• 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.