15/60 as a Decimal

Answer

15/60 in decimals can be written as 0.25. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 15/60 into a decimal, we will use the division method. Here, 15 is smaller than 60, so we will use the decimal method. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (15) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (60) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: Since 15 is smaller than 60, it can't be divided directly, so we will add a decimal point and a zero to the dividend, making it 150.

Step 3: Now, we can divide 150 by 60. Let's see how many times 60 fits into 150.

Step 4: 60 goes into 150 exactly 2 times (since 60 × 2 = 120).

Step 5: Write 2 in the quotient place. Subtract 120 from 150 to get 30.

Step 6: Bring down another 0 to make it 300 and divide by 60. 60 goes into 300 exactly 5 times (since 60 × 5 = 300), leaving a remainder of 0. The division process stops here, resulting in a terminating decimal.

The answer for 15/60 as a decimal is 0.25.

• 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.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.