16 1/5 as a Decimal

Answer

16 1/5 as a decimal can be written as 16.2. This decimal is a terminating decimal, meaning it ends after a certain number of digits.

Explanation

To convert 16 1/5 to a decimal, we first convert the fraction 1/5 to a decimal. Let's use the division method for this conversion.

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction 1/5. Here, 1 is the numerator (dividend) and 5 is the denominator (divisor).

Step 2: Divide 1 by 5. Since 1 is smaller than 5, we use a decimal to make the division possible.

Step 3: Add a decimal point and a 0 to the dividend, making it 10.

Step 4: Divide 10 by 5. The quotient is 2, which means 1/5 as a decimal is 0.2.

Step 5: Combine the whole number 16 with the fraction decimal 0.2 to get 16.2.

The result is 16.2, which is a terminating decimal.

• Mixed Number: A number consisting of a whole number and a fraction.
   
• 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.